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Sharks in Acidic Waters Avoid Smell of Food

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Smooth dogfish shark
Mercury ID
323041
Sep 09, 2014

The increasing acidification of ocean waters caused by rising atmospheric carbon dioxide levels could rob sharks of their ability to sense the smell of food, a new study suggests.

Deep Dive Into Shark Ecology Provides Path to Conservation

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Cameron Perry with Whale Shark
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<p>Cameron Perry swims alongside a whale shark on a Georgia Aquarium expedition off the coast of St. Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean. Submitted photo. </p>

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677479
Jul 24, 2025

Experts say that more accurate depictions of sharks can help protect them and highlight their role in global ecosystems.

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