Researchers reveal that sharks are hygienic
Tuesday, March 15, 2011 - 11:32
in Biology & Nature
(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists at Bangor University have shown for the first time, that sharks visit shallow tropical reefs or 'seamounts', to benefit from cleaning services and rid themselves of cumbersome parasites. The strategy is risky however, since by being there, they become vulnerable to interference from human activity.