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How powerful is a shark’s sense of smell? With Dr Lauren Eve Simonitis

How powerful is a shark’s sense of smell? With Dr Lauren Eve Simonitis

FromWorld of Sharks


How powerful is a shark’s sense of smell? With Dr Lauren Eve Simonitis

FromWorld of Sharks

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Length:
54 minutes
Released:
Sep 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Sharks have a reputation as 'swimming noses' - but just how well can they smell?
This week we are diving into the fascinating world of snoot science with aquatic sensory biologist Dr Lauren Simonitis! Expect the ins and outs of shark noses, along with detours to explore the anti-predator strategies of sea slugs and cuttlefish, a shark that eats its greens, and a type of whale that inks while it poops. And we break down some famous myths about sharks…like do they really go into a feeding frenzy from the mere scent of blood?
Find out more about Lauren: @explauren, https://www.laurenevesimonitis.com/, https://www.misselasmo.org/
Find out more about us: @saveourseasfoundation (instagram and tiktok) @SaveOurSeas (twitter), www.saveourseas.com
Shownotes: https://saveourseas.com/worldofsharks/podcast
Released:
Sep 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Welcome to World of Sharks, a podcast all about sharks, rays and their underwater habitat brought to you by the Save our Seas Foundation. Forget Jaws – there is SO much more to sharks than their fearsome reputation. Join scientist and shark nerd Dr Isla Hodgson as she chats with leading experts in shark science, conservation and storytelling to take a deep dive into the fascinating world of one of the most diverse, well-adapted, enigmatic, misunderstood and threatened groups of animals on the planet.