Re: How do sharks detect their prey?
Area: Zoology
Posted By: Roger Raimist, Prof. Biological Sciences
Date: Sat May 31 09:38:59 1997
Area of science: Zoology
ID: 864875338.Zo
Message:
Sharks are
masters at detecting molecules and vibrations in the water.
They can use their olfactory system (smell) to detect 1 part/ billion
of blood in the water and they use their
lateral line system to detect minor changes in pressure waves or sound
waves in the water. This enables them to detect a specimen in distress.
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