Greenland Shark ~ Somniosus microcephalus
Series: One Species at a Time ~ The Encyclopedia of Life
From: Atlantic Public Media
Length: 00:05:34
Join shark expert Greg Skomal as he ventures under the Arctic ice in search of the Greenland shark. Sharing this icy, blue twilight with an apex predator is a thrill--so long as you don’t end up being mistaken for a ringed seal, the shark’s favorite meal. In this episode, we’ll learn how Skomal’s research is revealing how these evolutionary survivors endure despite astonishing obstacles.
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Join shark expert Greg Skomal as he ventures under the Arctic ice in search of the Greenland shark. Sharing this icy, blue twilight with an apex predator is a thrill--so long as you don’t end up being mistaken for a ringed seal, the shark’s favorite meal. In this episode, we’ll learn how Skomal’s research is revealing how these evolutionary survivors endure despite astonishing obstacles.
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Next up, our special series, One Species at a Time with Ari Daniel Shapiro from The Encyclopedia of Life
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From the Encyclopedia of Life, here's Ari Daniel Shapiro for One Species At a Time.
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| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ocean theme | Georg Brandl Egloff | 2009 | 00:00 |
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