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Scientists Discover Why Sharks Can Swim So Fast

Posted by timothy on from the goosebumps-might-help-evade-them dept.

MediaSight writes "Shortfin mako sharks can shoot through the ocean at up to 50 miles per hour (80 kilometres an hour). Now a trick that helps them to reach such speeds has been discovered — the sharks can raise their scales to create tiny wells across the surface of their skin, reducing drag like the dimples on a golf ball."

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  1. I have mod points but... by Dareth · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I see that some of the other sharks/moderators have already bit you in the ass.

    "memes can only go so far"...

    Next you will say we should give up on Natalie in hot grits! Heresy!

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