February 2014: For the first time scientists are able gain a 'shark’s eye' view and witness what life is like as a top predator thanks to new technology.
Researchers at the University of Hawaii and the University of Tokyo have fitted sharks with sensors and video recorders to measure and see where they are going, how they are getting there, and what they are doing once they reach their destinations.
While other scientists are also piloting a project using instruments ingested by sharks and other top ocean predators, like tuna, to gain new awareness into these animals’ feeding habits.
The instruments, which use electrical measurements to track ingestion and digestion of prey, can help researchers understand where, when and how much sharks and other predators are eating, and what they are feasting on.
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