Sharks possess uncanny skill at tracking down prey, but it’s unclear how the animals sense their surroundings so acutely. New studies suggest that a clear jelly under a shark’s skin keeps the animal informed about minute changes in seawater temperature that may serve as signposts to feeding grounds.
SENSITIVE GUY. Sharks rely on gel under their skin to detect ocean temperatures.
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