In this week’s Shark Science Monday, University of Tromsø Norwegian Polar Institute researcher Lisa-Marie LeClerc discusses her research on the feeding habits of the Greenland Shark.
As always, feel free to ask questions of our interview subject in the comments below.
~WhySharksMatt
Great interview! Could you comment on the recent accusations that Greenland sharks are responsible for the corkscrew-shaped gashes on seals in the North Sea?
Also, are you asking your interviewees to check back and respond to comments on the blog?
This is a interesting website about the potential causes of the corkscrew-shaped wound on seals.
http://www.geerg.ca/edit_20101006.html
You have to keep in mind that a capture seal will start spinning in the Greenland shark’s mouth in aim to escape, which will leave a corkscrew wound on its body…