The Weird World of Deep Sea Sharks

Deep sea sharks have some extreme biological adaptations that enable them to live at depth. Join us as we investigate what makes a deep sea shark, as well as how shallow water sharks can dive to extreme depths.

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[noctisilva]

The Cookiecutter Shark almost started a war between USA and USSR back in the day.
US submarines submerged with little holes in the rubber that was used to close ports and hatches. Of course the USSR was blamed for taking underwater samples of their product to seal their subs with.
After an extensive search they found the Cookiecutter Shark was nibbling on their rubber seals. Crisis averted..

[primrosevale]

Today I learned sharks can't dive too deep cause they store their pee in their skin.

[jeremysmith]

Lantern Sharks look like they are having a horrible day, but doing their best to smile through it.
I would say, "hang in there little shark, it will get better, " but I've seen where y'all live.

[Rattafix]

2 sharks swimming:
"Yo Kyle, i double dare you try and reach the bottom of the ocean!"
"Fine bro, but only if you do it with me"

[tardismole]

Thank you for mentioning squalane. When my children were growing up, I refused to allow then to buy or wear make-up made using shark oil and I explained why. I think it's important to teach children about how their choices in what products and services they buy and what companies they support affect the world around them. Excellent video.

[Replicaate]

What (for lack of a better term) an honor to be able to swim alongside such a venerable ocean survivor as the megamouth shark.

[Nmethyltransferase]

9:05 The Greenland Shark, later that night with their buddies: "I was choking and had to be helped by hairless monkeys. 😭"

[kamikiafifmikazuki]

Hearing a fish hold their breath to dive sounds funny to me😂

[allyn]

I didn't know squalene could come from sharks!! I had to quickly search the squalene products I use and I'm happy to say they are all plant based. Phew! Thank you Bee for making me aware 😊

[FlamingSwordful]

At my level of freakiness, those shark are pretty normal

[Erratic_Pulse_]

The theory of why sharks do these “yo-yo” dives reminds me of how vultures and other large birds migrate. For larger birds, flying using locomotion from their wings uses a lot of energy, so to move long distances they ride hot air going up, a behavior known as “kettle-ing” (spelling might be wrong lol) then glide from the higher distance. I don’t know much about water currents, but could sharks be doing a similar action?

[edwardspencer]

Have an almost 7 decades of "Shark Awareness", living close to New Smyrna Beach and surfing those waters IT PAID to listen to guys and gals like you! THANK YOU FOR GREAT INFO and Loving these, unfortunately, Frightening Creatures.. it's really easy to say what you would do if you encounter a shark but, it's NOTHING but Primal Fear when you realize that you are NOT the Top of the Food Chain.. literally, stomach turning!

[albertines]

This was one of my favorite videos of yours ever! I learnt so many new things and was introduced to a lot of new concepts, like the 200m/deep sea and squalene/cosmetic trade. Megamouth shark was also the first animal I had a fascination with as a kid so that probably helped. I'll definitely be checking out beelovesthesea and very muchly enjoyed her shark outfit at the start.
Thanks so much guys, I really love your channel.

[gaetan]

Wow the videos of Bee diving with the megamouth sharks at night are absolutely amazing.

[dominiciancabatit]

Woah! Seeing Megamouths alive has to be amazing!

[MJWPub]

Another great shark video! Looking forward to Emilia's Spinosaurus month!

[seanys]

Good to see more of the lovely Bee and, of course, shark content.

[thegameres]

A whole list of weird and wonderful sharks, here we come!!!

[S-T-E-V-E]

I've always loved Deep Sea documentaries, I used to watch the Blue Planet 'The Deep' episode and others like it over and over and now I love watching the Nautilus streams on YT! Fascinating!

[FromRussia_With_Love]

The fact that Ben had to address the Megalodon rumors is depressing. How do people actually think Megalodon is still alive. We already got through this, and then TikTok revived that stupid idea.