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How do sharks smell underwater?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 12/22/2022

Water molecules are carried to the shark by water currents. If there are no water currents then it's molecular diffusion... - See more at: http://www.chacha.com/question/how-do-sharks-'smell'-blood-underwater#sthash.eHVYYyJ6.dpuf

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∙ 13y ago

What else can I help you with?

What smell do sharks hate?

The smell of dead sharks.

Why do sharks smell like fish?

I am not that sure, but this is what I think....Some fish get the stink depending on what they eat, or because of their surroundings of the underwater world, and partly from pollution.... Hope this helps!

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

Where do great white sharks have their babies?

Underwater

Do sharks need light underwater to survive?

Do farts smell underwater?

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

the sharks can smell blood 20-40 miles

Can Sharks smell?

yes