![]() While the second part ( glauca) is Latin for ‘blueish grey’. Which are used for gripping hold of slippery prey, such as fish and squid. This refers to their sharp and serrated triangular teeth. The first part of their scientific name ( Prionace) is derived from Greek – with ‘prion’ meaning ‘saw’ and ‘akis’ meaning ‘pointed’. Their scientific name also describes them very well. This means they’re concealed both from above (as their back matches the blue of the ocean) and below (the white looks similar to the light coming in at the surface). A type of camouflage used by many sharks. This is a classic example of counter shading. Blue sharks have a striking metallic blue back, with a white underside. This month we take a journey into the life of the most migratory shark on earth.
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