Hammerhead sharks stay warm in cold water by holding their breath, according to new research from scientists.
details how hammerhead sharks stay warm in cooler water, which is often encountered in the depths of the ocean.
It definitely seems strange to think of an ocean-dwelling animal like a shark holding its breath when it dives. After all, sharks don’t breathe air like mammals do. Instead, their gills pull important oxygen from the water. As such,
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