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Listen to the first recorded evidence of a rig shark producing sound

The article from MSN discusses a groundbreaking discovery in marine biology where researchers have recorded a rig shark (Mustelus antarcticus) producing a sound for the first time. This event was captured by scientists from the University of Waikato in New Zealand, who were studying the behavior of these sharks in the Hauraki Gulf. The sound, described as a "bark" or "growl," was recorded during a routine tagging operation when a female shark, after being caught and tagged, emitted a noise as it was being released back into the water. This unexpected vocalization challenges previous beliefs that sharks are generally silent, suggesting that they might use sound for communication or other purposes. The recording could lead to further studies on shark acoustics, potentially revealing more about their behavior, social interactions, and environmental interactions.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/listen-to-the-first-recorded-evidence-of-a-rig-shark-producing-sound/ar-AA1BEQ3i ]