he looks shocked to hear it… Sharks Are Color Blind These toothy predators likely see the world only in black and white. The ramifications of this discovery could be huge, helping to save both sharks and people. “Firstly, this knowledge may enable us to design fishing gear that is more specific for target fish species and thus reduces unnecessary bycatch of sharks.” “Secondly, it may help us to design equipment that is less attractive to sharks (wetsuits and surfboards, for example) that may help to reduce attacks on humans.” — Nathan Hart, research associate professor at the University of Western Australia’s School of Animal Biology and The Oceans take a look…

he looks shocked to hear it…

Sharks Are Color Blind

These toothy predators likely see the world only in black and white.

The ramifications of this discovery could be huge, helping to save both sharks and people.

“Firstly, this knowledge may enable us to design fishing gear that is more specific for target fish species and thus reduces unnecessary bycatch of sharks.”

“Secondly, it may help us to design equipment that is less attractive to sharks (wetsuits and surfboards, for example) that may help to reduce attacks on humans.”

— Nathan Hart, research associate professor at the University of Western Australia’s School of Animal Biology and The Oceans

take a look…

Source: news.discovery.com

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