“Sharks Can Hear Prey Nearly 250 Feet Away, New Study Reveals” — what this page in the network covers. Sharks have long been known for their keen senses, but new research reveals their hearing is even more impressive than previously thought. According to a study highlighted by ScienceAlert, sharks can detect sounds from nearly 250 feet (about 75 meters) away and accurately determine the direction of the source. This auditory precision plays a critical role in how these apex predators locate prey, navigate their environment, and interact with other marine life.
The findings, based on controlled experiments with captive sharks, show that their inner ear structure is finely tuned to low-frequency sounds, which travel efficiently through water. Researchers observed that sharks not only heard distant noises but also turned toward them with remarkable accuracy, suggesting a sophisticated directional hearing system. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.