Facts about Great White Shark Eyes: • Eye Color: While often perceived as black, great white sharks actually have deep blue eyes, which can be seen in certain lighting conditions. • Rolling Mechanism: Unlike many sharks, they roll their eyes back into their heads to protect them during attacks, making them temporarily “eyeless.” • Sharp Vision: Their eyes are highly adapted to detect movement and contrast, even in murky waters. • Tapetum Lucidum: Like cats, they have a reflective layer behind the retina that enhances night vision. • Not Just Instinct: They rely on both sight and electroreception to track prey, proving they are far more than just instinct-driven hunters.
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Facts about Great White Shark Eyes:
• Eye Color: While often perceived as black, great white sharks actually have deep blue eyes, which can be seen in certain lighting conditions.
• Rolling Mechanism: Unlike many sharks, they roll their eyes back into their heads to protect them during attacks, making them temporarily “eyeless.”
• Sharp Vision: Their eyes are highly adapted to detect movement and contrast, even in murky waters.
• Tapetum Lucidum: Like cats, they have a reflective layer behind the retina that enhances night vision.
• Not Just Instinct: They rely on both sight and electroreception to track prey, proving they are far more than just instinct-driven hunters.
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