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Sharks Break Silence: New Zealand researchers document sharks producing sounds
(MENAFN) For the first time, researchers in New Zealand have observed sharks actively producing sounds, as per a study released on Wednesday.
The study, conducted by a team from the University of Auckland, unfolds that New Zealand rig sharks (Mustelus lenticulatus) produce distinct clicking sounds undersea.
The researchers propose that these high-frequency, short-duration clicks are likely generated by the sharks forcefully snapping their flattened teeth together. The behavior is thought to happen when the sharks are disturbed or in distress, though the study calls for further research to understand the broader biological implications of these sounds, as detailed in a scientific journal.
Although more than 1,000 species of bony fish are known to communicate using sound, sharks and other elasmobranchs have never been seen producing sounds on their own. This finding challenges previous beliefs about shark communication and opens up new possibilities for studying their acoustic behaviors, according to lead author Carolin Nieder.
The study, conducted by a team from the University of Auckland, unfolds that New Zealand rig sharks (Mustelus lenticulatus) produce distinct clicking sounds undersea.
The researchers propose that these high-frequency, short-duration clicks are likely generated by the sharks forcefully snapping their flattened teeth together. The behavior is thought to happen when the sharks are disturbed or in distress, though the study calls for further research to understand the broader biological implications of these sounds, as detailed in a scientific journal.
Although more than 1,000 species of bony fish are known to communicate using sound, sharks and other elasmobranchs have never been seen producing sounds on their own. This finding challenges previous beliefs about shark communication and opens up new possibilities for studying their acoustic behaviors, according to lead author Carolin Nieder.
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