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Sharks Reveal Body Shape Secrets in New Study

6/18/2025

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Sharks have been found to follow the two-thirds scaling law, a fascinating discovery revealed by a new study in Royal Society Open Science. By analyzing 3D models of 54 shark species, researchers shed light on how body shape evolves with size, a crucial insight for enhancing our understanding of their biology and supporting conservation in the face of climate change and biodiversity challenges.

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Sharks have been found to follow the two-thirds scaling law, a fascinating discovery revealed by a new study in Royal Society Open Science. By analyzing 3D models of 54 shark species, researchers shed light on how body shape evolves with size, a crucial insight for enhancing our understanding of their biology and supporting conservation in the face of climate change and biodiversity challenges.