Further coverage, this time in the latest Forbes column from #Shark researcher @melissacmarquez.bsky.social is about The paper from @dr-yannis.bsky.social discussing how #torpedorays use their #electricshock to repel predatory #whitesharks and #tigersharks

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Electric Rays Defend Themselves From Large Sharks Using Electric Discharge Torpedo rays can produce electric organ discharges (EODs) which they use to stun prey. Here we show they can also use this for defensive purposes to repel large sharks including tiger and white shark....

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New research paper from @dr-yannis.bsky.social uses biologging & diver observations as evidence that #torpedorays can repel #whiteshark & #tigershark predators by using their electric shock abilities. These #electricrays use shorter discharges for defense.

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