Many of their postures complement each other. For example, sharks may release their pectoral fins, arch their backs, and use specific swimming patterns as part of agonistic displays. Sharks typically use these three displays when they want something chasing them to retreat. Here's how sharks communicate with their friends!
1. Open-mouthed
One way sharks communicate with each other is by gaping. Sharks gape as a way to threaten other sharks, or because they are annoyed. Great white sharks are famous for gaping, but they are not the only sharks that communicate like this. Other species, such as Caribbean reef sharks, also enjoy gaping.
2. Tail Slap
Another way sharks communicate with each other is by slapping their tails. This behavior commonly occurs when sharks compete for or defend food.
Slap on the tail can be a way to say, "Back off, this food is mine" or "I'm here to take your food!". The slap can help convey to other sharks how strong their opponent is. Its intensity entirely depends on the shark's strength.
3. Biting the Fins
Sharks bite each other, but not as a sign of aggression. Instead, this strange behavior is part of the courtship ritual. Male sharks bite to attract the attention of females. Females of various shark species often have scars from these encounters, but the bite marks are not as severe as those from feeding.
4. Tetesan Sirip Dada translates to "4. Drops of Chest Fin" in English.
Sharks sometimes drop their pectoral fins when they feel threatened. As their fins lower, they typically arch their backs and swim in circles. This is how sharks use their body language to say, "Go away".
5. Curved Back or Hunched Back
The translation of the given 'Bahasa' text to 'English' while preserving any HTML tags is: "Sharks arch or bend their backs as a way of saying, \u201cStay away from me\u201d."
In other words, when a shark arches its back, it needs space. If the creature chasing the shark backs off, everything will be fine. However, if the pursuer continues, it is likely that the shark will attack.
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