How well do sharks smell?

Zigrj12563 ∙

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∙ 16y ago

Updated: 8/17/2019

Sharks smell very well. As a shark swims, water flows in and out of its nose. If the shark picks up the scent of blood it makes a beeline for it, sniffing hard to stay on course.

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∙ 16y ago

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What smell do sharks hate?

The smell of dead sharks.

Which animal can smell than all?

Sharks have a really good sense of smell and catfish are right up there as well.

How do sharks smell in the water?

They do not smell.

How far can sharks smell blood up to?

sharks can actually smell blood from almost a mile away

Can Sharks smell?

yes

How do sharks smell?

What rules of science occur in the way sharks can smell blood?

the sharks can smell blood 20-40 miles

Animal that can smell water?

Sharks

Do bleeding fish attract sharks in the sea?

Yes they do. Sharks have a keen sense of smell and can smell blood in the water from miles away.

Do all sharks have a sense of smell?

yes all sharks have a sense of smell because a shark carnivores use them to find prey and other sharks use it to find whatever they eat (^^^)

Do sharks see well?

Yes sharks see well... while also using vibration waves in the water.they also use thier kein sence of smell to catch pray.. im 14 years old

How fall shark could smell?

Sharks can smell blood from about a mile away.