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Sharks aren't born blind.
But any seeing species can suffer damage to the eyes, optic nerves or part of the brain that deals with vision. And any of these can cause blindness.
In particular the Greenland Shark often picks up a parasitic shrimp which attaches itself to the shark's Eyes and eventually blinds the Shark.
What else can I help you with?
Are Sturgeon fish blind?
yes
What do you call a blind fish?
A blind fish is often referred to as a troglobite, which is a cave-dwelling or subterranean organism that has lost its sight due to living in dark environments where vision is not necessary.
How do blind fish see?
Blind fish typically do not "see" in the traditional sense because they lack functional eyes or have significantly reduced eyesight. Instead, blind fish rely on other senses such as touch, smell, and a specialized lateral line system that detects vibrations and movement in the water to navigate their environment and locate prey.
What do blind cavefish eat?
blind cave fish will be happy eating normal tropical fish food, they can eat a lot as well. and as i found out this morning they are partial to the occasional neon tetra, 3 were gone this morning. not happy.
My blind cave fish are over 15 years old i will send link?
That's impressive! Blind cave fish typically have a lifespan of 5-10 years in the wild, so yours have exceeded expectations. Providing them with proper care and a suitable environment has likely contributed to their longevity. Feel free to share the link if you have more information or if you need specific advice on their care.
Why is the Blind Cave Fish named the Blind Cave Fish?
The Blind Cave Fish is named the Blind Cave Fishbecause it has no eyes!
What do you call a fish without any eyes?
A fish someone killed by pulling out it's eyes. A Blind Fish, as in the Mexican Tetra, a blind cave fish.
Are Sturgeon fish blind?
yes
Can Oscar fish be blind?
Yes.
Which fish do not have eye?
The "Blind Cave Fish" (Astyanax jordani) has no eyes.
What do you call a blind fish?
A blind fish is often referred to as a troglobite, which is a cave-dwelling or subterranean organism that has lost its sight due to living in dark environments where vision is not necessary.
Do fish put in caves go blind?
it won't be blind immediately. but if the fish or the coming generations are left for a long period and do not seen the light for many years, they can go blind. this is called evolution.
Can puffer fish go blind?
yes
Do people eat blind cave fish?
No
Can fish go blind from exposure to light?
Yes, fish can go blind from exposure to excessive light. Just like humans, fish have sensitive eyes that can be damaged by too much light.
Do all fish have sight?
No there are many species of fish that are blind, such as fish that live in caves and fish that live deep in the ocean.
What animal are totally blind?
A number of cave dwelling fish and amphibians lack pigment and are blind.
