Melissa Cristina Márquez is a science communicator, author, wildlife educator, and marine scientist. She specializes in marine biology, conservation, and ocean exploration, with a particular focus on sharks and other marine predators.
the Girls in Ocean Science Conference in Dana Point on Saturday. The small fish sneaks up on its prey, sometimes as big as whales, and takes a bite out of them, leaving a cookie-shaped hole, before quickly swimming away. ///ADDITIONAL INFO: - Photo by MINDY SCHAUER, The Orange County Register/MediaNews Group via Getty Images - shot: 022016 oceanscience.0223 Girls from Middle Schools throughout OC will participate with ocean scientists on projects designed to teach them more about marine science.
Equipped with a well-developed lateral line system, bioluminescence, and large eyes, this shark possesses formidable advantages over its prey, particularly in low-light conditions.
Because what do people do when there is no natural light available? They bring their own. While artificial illumination can aid swimmers in navigation and safety, it may also attract animals. Swimmers often use artificial lights on their suits, goggles, and accompanying kayaks for safety and visibility. However, these lights may inadvertently create conditions that draw in cookiecutter sharks, increasing the likelihood of interactions between sharks and humans.
This, Minaglia and Liegl, sheds light on the importance of strategic planning for channel swims. By structuring swims to coincide with moonlit nights or daytime hours, swimmers can decrease the risk of encountering this toothy predator.
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