How Ocean's Deadly Predators Catch Prey
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Ocean predators use a mix of superior senses, specialised physical adaptations, and complex strategies to catch their prey.
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Sharks use smell and hearing for long distances, then their lateral line and electrical fields for close-range attacks.
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Sixgill sharks and electric eels use specialised sensors to detect muscle movements or deliver paralyzing shocks.
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Great white sharks launch surprise attacks from below, breaching the surface.
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Thresher sharks use their long tails like whips to stun fish; giant squids use long tentacles to snatch prey.
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Fast predators like marlin and tuna can warm their bodies for higher activity levels in cold water.
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Orcas use complex teamwork, creating waves or bait balls to trap fish or wash seals off ice.
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Deep-sea predators like giant isopods wait patiently for food to fall from above, conserving energy due to scarce resources.
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