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Shark-based ocean data collection for hurricane forecasting

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  1. · date approximate Breaking

    Scientists turn to sharks to improve hurricane predictions

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  2. · date approximate Background

    Previous analyses identified shortfin mako sharks, blue sharks, smooth hammerheads, and juvenile great white sharks as strong candidates for hurricane research in the North Atlantic.

    In previous analyses, certain shark species were identified as strong candidates for hurricane research within the North Atlantic. These species included shortfin mako sharks, blue sharks, smooth hammerheads, and juvenile great white sharks.

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    Animal-borne sensors have been used successfully by oceanographers for years, particularly on elephant seals in polar regions where scientific observations are scarce.

    Animal-borne sensors have been successfully used by oceanographers for years. This method has been particularly effective when applied to elephant seals in polar regions, where scientific observations are otherwise scarce.