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March 18, 2026 at 02:00 PM
Bull Sharks Are Large, Aggressive Predators—but They Also Know How to Make 'Friends,' New Research Suggests
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
New research suggests that bull sharks, known as aggressive predators, also engage in social behavior, forming 'friendships' to learn skills and find food and mates.
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