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Andrzejaczek, S., Gleiss, A.C., Pattiaratchi, C.B. and Meekan, M.G. (2018) First Insights into the Fine-Scale Movements of the Sandbar Shark, Carcharhinus plumbeus. Frontiers in Marine Science, 5, 483. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2018.00483

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• TITLE: Is the Shark Just Drifting, or Does It Take a Quick Nap?

  AUTHORS: Erich K. Ritter

  KEYWORDS: Drifting, Melatonin, Pineal Gland, Shark, Sleep

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Animal Sciences, Vol.10 No.1, December 13, 2019

  ABSTRACT: It is unknown if resting sharks can sleep, which is also true for gliding ones. Here, a videotaped bull shark is presented that drifted in an uncontrolled manner for 120 seconds while sinking with 0.1 m/second. Several aspects are discussed to determine if the shown behavior reflects the commonly accepted definition of sleep. Additionally, the idea is also discussed if this state might reflect a “quiet waking state” instead of where the shark still maintained some vigilance despite its general appearance.