Whiteshark4©ByronDilkesSaveOurSeasFoundationCopyright (IMAGE)
Caption
Sharks have special pores in their skin, known as the Ampullae of Lorenzini - that allows them to detect electrical signals. Each pore is filled with a highly conductive gel, which carries weak electrical signals from the surrounding seawater to a receptor cell.
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Photo © Byron Dilkes
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