Sharks Sniff out Their Prey, One Nostril at a Time
It turns out the old saying is right — the nose really does know. And when it comes to sharks, the nostrils are particularly discriminating.
Combined with the ability to detect underwater vibrations, sharks are able to zero in on the location of their prey by smelling in stereo, according to a new study by researchers at the University of South Florida (USF) and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI).