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Do sharks make noises? An accidental discovery might just answer that question

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Rig sharks have been recorded making sounds for the very first time.

The sounds were consistent and repeated across multiple individuals.

Rig sharks are small, bottom-dwelling sharks native to New Zealand .

Most sharks are thought to be silent because they lack swim bladders — air-filled sacs commonly used by fish.

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