Although some sharks close their eyes just before they bite, their bites are on target. Researchers have noted that sharks often misdirect their bites at metal objects and that they can find batteries buried under sand. This evidence suggests that sharks keep track of their prey during the split second before they bite in the same way that

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sharks, like platypuses, use electroreception to detect prey, which explains their ability to find metal objects and batteries.

Although Some Sharks Close Their Eyes Just Before They Bite