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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 always knew... by hesaigo999ca · · Score: 0, Troll

    I always knew fins had something to do with it....I just never actually thought someone would actually prove it...and waste our time!