Sharks, Spines and Speed (IMAGE)

Florida Atlantic University

Sharks, Spines and Speed

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By examining the vertebrae of six shark species, researchers discovered that the spine is far more than a flexible support column. It’s a finely engineered biomechanical system designed to maximize strength, flexibility and swimming efficiency.

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Florida Atlantic University

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