Dive into the cool, deep sea and meet one of the ocean’s coolest creatures, sharks! Did you know these finned friends have a secret trick? Picture this: a fishy wink! Sharks are the VIPs of the underwater blink, being the only fish that can close both their eyes. It’s not just about hunting or swimming; these sleek swimmers have a hidden talent that makes them stand out from the rest of the fish family. So, let’s a closer look at the fascinating world of sharks.
Shark’s most interesting secret
We bet you didn’t know they had any!
- Sharks, like other fish, do not blink the way humans do. While they still do blink, they do it differently.
- This is because of the presence of nictitating membranes, which act as protective eyelids over their eyes. However, not all sharks have nictitating membranes.
- Sharks employ these membranes to protect their eyes from any injury while hunting.
- So, when they do blink, they do it, using both of their eyes.
- There is a special membrane that protects their eyes when they are feeding or hunting. So, when fighting their prey, this membrane protecting their eyes, gives the impression that they are blinking.
- Sharks blink occasionally using their third eyelid, known as the nictitating membrane, to close their eyes.
- As a result, even though this is a brief process, sharks remain in a closed eye state when hunting or resting.
In the fascinating world of sharks, we’ve uncovered a quirky secret: the double blink! These underwater wonders are the sole fish with the eye-winking finesse. So, the next time you imagine sharks as the serious rulers of the ocean, remember their playful side. Here’s to the ocean’s best blinkers, the sharks, keeping us hooked with their aquatic allure and hidden talents. Swim on, finned friends!
