All articles tagged with #pacific sleeper sharks
Scientists dropped a cow carcass on the seafloor of the South China Sea, revealing unexpected behaviors of Pacific sleeper sharks and expanding knowledge of deep-sea food webs and shark distribution.
Scientists conducting a deep-sea experiment in the South China Sea observed eight Pacific sleeper sharks, marking the first recorded presence of this species in the region. The sharks displayed complex feeding behaviors, including queueing and size-based aggression, and exhibited unique eye retraction as a protective adaptation. This discovery suggests a broader and more complex range for the species than previously known, raising new questions about deep-sea predator behaviors and distribution.
Chinese marine researchers' experiment to study whale carcass scavenging in the South China Sea was disrupted when eight Pacific sleeper sharks appeared, marking their first confirmed sighting in the region. The sharks exhibited unusual behavior, including a queuing feeding system and eye retraction, sparking scientific questions and internet memes about their 'smiles.' The event highlights gaps in understanding deep-sea animal distribution and behavior amid shifting ocean conditions.