SHARK BIOLOGY

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Dec 10 2025SCIENCE

Sharks and the 2/3 Scaling Law: A Hidden Link

Sharks are fascinating creatures. They come in all sizes. Some are tiny, like the lanternshark. Others are huge, like the whale shark. Despite their differences, they all follow a special math rule. This rule is called the 2/3 scaling law. It's been around since the 1800s. It helps explain how size

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