Sharks vs Bait Ball
Clip: Season 39 Episode 12 | 2m 26sVideo has Closed Captions
When these small fish sense danger, they react by crowding close together in a bait ball.
A school of small mackerel called “Akule” gather in the tens of thousands to form a tight bait ball in order to protect themselves from predators, most notoriously the sharks of Hawaii. But sometimes increasing their profile only attracts more lethal attention.
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Major support for NATURE is provided by The Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, The Fairweather Foundation, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Charles Rosenblum, Kathy Chiao and...
Sharks vs Bait Ball
Clip: Season 39 Episode 12 | 2m 26sVideo has Closed Captions
A school of small mackerel called “Akule” gather in the tens of thousands to form a tight bait ball in order to protect themselves from predators, most notoriously the sharks of Hawaii. But sometimes increasing their profile only attracts more lethal attention.
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