Scientists astonished to find sharks living in communities, observe their social life

A recent study has revealed that sharks lead a more complex social life that was previously thought. According to reports, a new study published earlier this week in Proceedings of Royal Society journal observed grey reef sharks and discovered sea creatures capable of cultivating deep meaningful bonds with one ar that can even last for years in some cases.

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Secret social life of sharks

As per reports, study was conducted 1,600 kilometres from southwest Hawaii, around Palmyra Atoll. Researchers focused on 41 reef sharks and used varying equipment such as acoustic transmitters and camera tags to understanding nature of interactions between se sharks.

According to study, sharks that were being tracked were far from solitary. sea creatures formed social communities with some of same individuals and remained toger for entire duration of study that spanned over 4 years.

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study also found that sharks would spend ir mornings toger in same part of reef and n would slowly drift apart during course of day and once again reconvene in morning.

As per reports, Florida International University marine biologist Yannis Papastamatiou (lead author of study) ted that it is only recently that researchers have acquired ability to monitor, study, and ultimately understand social interactions of sharks. However, it was found that t all sharks are as sociable as medium-sized reef sharks.

study confirmed that sharks, in reality, are able to maintain social connections for years and researchers have discovered that se long-term social structures act as information centres allowing sharks to become aware of offshore feeding areas and thus ensuring that various individuals find prey.

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