
Why do sharks freeze when flipped upside down?
Sharks can be formidable predators, but when they’re flipped upside down, many species enter a trance-like state, known as tonic…
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Sharks can be formidable predators, but when they’re flipped upside down, many species enter a trance-like state, known as tonic…
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