The Busan dusky shark Bukangi has drawn almost 1.4 million onlookers, but scientists urge caution on tying one shark to warming seas.
Rising ocean temperatures may alter shark brain development
Even slight increases in ocean temperatures may affect a shark’s brain function and cognitive development, according to a study from the Macquarie University Fish Lab. Researchers found that by raising the temperature of a shark embryo’s environment by 3 degrees Celsius, those that survived had “stronger laterality, suggesting enhanced cognitive abilities.” “Shark brains are very similar to […]


