How to operate on a shark in 10 minutes or less
Popular ScienceSunday, July 27, 2025 at 2:00:00 PM
Ever wondered how you'd perform surgery on a shark without it thrashing around? Turns out, flipping it upside down sends it into a trance-like state—kind of like hitting the off switch. Researchers have used this trick to streamline shark surgeries, completing some procedures in under 10 minutes. It’s a game-changer for conservation efforts, making it safer and faster to treat injured or tagged sharks.
Editor’s Note: Sharks aren’t exactly cooperative patients, but this quirky biological hack could save lives—both theirs and the scientists working with them. Faster, safer surgeries mean better outcomes for shark populations, especially threatened species. Plus, it’s just cool to know nature has its own "pause button" for these apex predators.
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