@ocearch: 🦈 What happens when you flip a shark upside down? Scientists use a natural phenomenon called tonic immobility to safely handle sharks in the field while tagging. When flipped on their backs, some sharks enter a trance-like state, giving researchers a safe moment to tag, sample, and measure these apex predators. Discover more shark & ocean facts daily ➡️ https://www.ocearch.org/app (link in our bio!) #OCEARCH #FactsOverFear #SharkScience #SharkTracking #MarineBiology #SharkConservation

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