Did You Know That Some Species Of Sharks Can Gener..

Did you know that some species of sharks can generate light thanks to bioluminescence? Lantern sharks, which inhabit the mesopelagic (deep-sea) zones below 200 metres filled with darkness, can generate light thanks to photopores – tiny pores in their skin.

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Researchers believe they may be using this superpower for recognition by other catsharks and for schooling; it may also improve their vision. There is another way in which sharks can manipulate light – biofluorescence. Some species of swell shark and catshark – just like the one in the photograph – have the ability to absorb blue ocean light and then re-emit it as green fluorescence!

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The secret once again lies in their skin, which is filled with small fluorophores that absorb and then re-emit light. Scientists studying this incredible superpower believe sharks use biofluorescence for intra-species camouflage and communication.

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