The speedy secret of shark skin
OCT 06, 2021
Shortfin mako sharks are considered the cheetahs of the open ocean, with some estimates putting speeds greater than 60 mph. However, the secret to their speed may lie in more than just their powerful muscles and streamlined shape, it may also have to do with the microscopic scales that cover their skin. Originally aired October 2021.
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