Posted on 06/09/2020 8:47:06 AM PDT by DUMBGRUNT
An oceanic whitetip shark was found covered in suction-like scars on its side These scars had to have been made by the tentacles of a giant squid species Researchers say its the first evidence of a fight between a shark and giant squid
Until now fights between massive cephalopods and giant sharks were only speculative, due to the fact squids live at over 3,000ft under the ocean surface.
He said while he couldn't say exactly which species, it had to be large.
White dots found on the body of the shark were made by the narrow parts of the tentacle as the squid fought of the massive fish.
Researchers say this could be a sign that whitetips are able to hunt in deeper waters than previously assumed
The shark may have been using pilot whales as a way to detect deeper prey for it to feast upon - and that's when it found the giant squid that left it with scars.
There is a theory that sharks have a particularly fondness for giant squid meat, with researchers claiming they are seen hanging out in an empty patch of ocean.
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So, sharks like calamari too!
Do octopuses have the remnant of a nose, like their cousin the squid?
It had a buddy shark with “lasers”.
I think McCoy called it “Nancy”. First pic reminds me of the pelosi species.
The sea was angry that day, my friends!
[I guess the shark won.]
I fought the shark,
and the shark won.
Hey, he’s supposed to have a red shirt on!
The Mooch thought his face was lobster with butter sauce!
Saw it in the theater when it came out. 73 and counting.
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