Sharks that glow in the dark? Scientists discover luminous deep-sea predators

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Researchers in New Zealand have discovered three new shark species that glow in the dark.

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March 2, 2021, 11:22 AM UTCIf any further proof was needed of the vast unexplored wonders of the deep sea, this would fit the bill: researchers in New Zealand have discovered three newThe study, published in the Frontiers in Marine Science journal, explains how the kitefin shark, the blackbelly lanternshark, and the southern lanternshark were found during a survey off the Chatham rise, an oceanic area off New Zealand's east coast, in January 2020.

The shark is usually found swimming 300 meters below sea level and preys on smaller sharks, ground fish and crustaceans. Though light emission has been documented before in a range of aquatic life, including jellyfish and squids, the discovery is the first time scientists have been able to find proof of bioluminescence in sharks.

The study refers to the kitefin as a"giant luminous shark," and it can grow to 1.8 meters in length . But that comes way short of the 25-foot Great White shark featured in Steven Spielberg's"Jaws."Led by marine biologists in Belgium and New Zealand, the study could change how we view life in the deep sea.

"Bioluminescence has often been seen as a spectacular yet uncommon event at sea but considering the vastness of the deep sea and the occurrence of luminous organisms in this zone, it is now more and more obvious that producing light at depth must play an important role structuring the biggest ecosystem on our planet," said the study,

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WOW...exciting!

Well that is good you can see them better before they eat you !

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So you can see them before they eat you, good to know! 🤣🤣🤣

Finally some news we can use! Glow sharks are SWEET!

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Cool but leave them alone

Ten to one a deep swimmer who needs the light.

Cool

Talk about a glow-up, amirite?

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