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There is nothing to physiologically prevent a shark from swimming upside down. However, it is not a common behaviour. This is because turning a shark upside down has an unusual effect.
Shark trainers will quieten a shark by turning them upside down. Upon being turned upside down, most species of shark enter a state of tonic immobility - self induced paralysis, where the shark is rendered immobile and helpless, unable to move or use any sense. This is caused by large amounts of serotonin being released into the shark's brain in order to calm it through this unusual experience, but the excess amounts act like an incredibly strong anaesthetic. Upon turning back over the shark regains its senses rapidly and continues as normal.
This is harmless to most species of shark, but in a few species, such as the great white being immobile in such a way causes respiratory problems, leading the shark to eventually suffocate if not righted.
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Do sharks fall asleep when they are flipped over?
The answer to this question is no. Sharks don't sleep the must continously move or they will die. It's rare to see a shark flipped over or upside down. But if they do it is hard to swim and they do not want to have difficulties swimming and stayin alive.
Save upside down fish?
Gold fish will swim upside down if they have a swim bladder infection, try feeding it fish food that sinks because, when it eats food at the top of the tank it swallows air that goes to it's swim bladder causing it to go upside down at the top or bottom of the tank. Hope I Helped :)
Do alligators pass out upside down?
why are aligator upside down in the video
How do you scare a shark away?
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What animals eat upside down?
If you are incredibly stupid, keep reading for the answer. Bats eat upside down because when they find the food, they get it, then hang upside down on a tree branch to eat it.
What happens if a shark great white swim upside down?
Shark will fall in coma if they swim upside down. Im not sure about the life span afterwards.
Shark can not swim in what direction?
backwards or upside down
Can frogs swim upside down?
No, frogs cannot swim upside down. They are able to swim on their backs for short periods of time, but they are not adapted to swim upside down.
Swim catfish upside the nile down?
Yes, catfish in the Nile river do swim upside down.
Why does goldfish swim upside down and is bloated?
If the goldfish is upside down and it is bloated, ................................It might be DEAD!
How does a brine shrimp swim?
Upside down
Do tadpoles swim upside down?
when they get older they do
Why do frogs swim upside down?
Frogs do not swim upside down. They typically swim right-side up, using their powerful hind legs to propel themselves through the water.
Do goldfish swim upside down If so why?
No! If they swim upside down, put ur kids in another room, take the goldfish and flush it down the toilet......cause it's dead
Why does my goldfish swim around side ways or upside down?
When their swimming upside down its usually a sign that their dying
Do frogs swim upside down in water?
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How else can seals swim in cold waters?
they can swim upside down in cold water to
