Shark Avoids Death by Walking to Safety
Clip: Season 36 Episode 6 | 2m 4sVideo has Closed Captions
Good thing great whites can't do this!
The epaulette shark's small size allows it to thrive in shallow coral reefs. But when the tide rolls out it can be left high and dry. To avoid baking in the hot sun, the epaulette utilizes an extraordinary strategy - it walks to water.
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Major support for NATURE is provided by The Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, The Fairweather Foundation, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Charles Rosenblum, Kathy Chiao and...
Shark Avoids Death by Walking to Safety
Clip: Season 36 Episode 6 | 2m 4sVideo has Closed Captions
The epaulette shark's small size allows it to thrive in shallow coral reefs. But when the tide rolls out it can be left high and dry. To avoid baking in the hot sun, the epaulette utilizes an extraordinary strategy - it walks to water.
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