FAU: Study Uncovers Mechanics of 'Tail-Whipping' in Thresher Sharks
January 18, 2024
January 18, 2024
BOCA RATON, Florida, Jan. 18 (TNSres) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news release:
Like Indiana Jones, thresher sharks (Alopias spp.) have mastered the art of the whip using their tails. With incredible speed, their long, machete-like tails can slap and stun their prey, allowing them to swallow multiple fish in one fell swoop. Their exceptionally elongated tail, which can often be as long as their entire bo . . .
Like Indiana Jones, thresher sharks (Alopias spp.) have mastered the art of the whip using their tails. With incredible speed, their long, machete-like tails can slap and stun their prey, allowing them to swallow multiple fish in one fell swoop. Their exceptionally elongated tail, which can often be as long as their entire bo . . .