Scientists say that sharks live in an active underwater volcano

Thekabarnews.com – Kavachi, one of the world’s most active underwater volcanoes near the Solomon Islands, is home to thriving hammerhead and silky sharks. That discovery contradicts the long-held belief among scientists about the limits of life under extreme conditions.

Researchers on a recent National Geographic expedition found sharks swimming calmly in the volcano’s crater. This area was thought to be too dangerous for big marine animals to live in.

It is well known that the circumstances inside Kavachi’s crater are awful. The waters are quite hot, with temperatures over 400 degrees Fahrenheit. They also have sulfuric acid and poisonous volcanic fumes in them. For a long time, people felt that this kind of climate would kill most complex life.

Scientists saw several types of sharks swimming normally in the crater, even though it was dangerous. Researchers think that the creatures might be able to survive by just spending short amounts of time in the most extreme areas. They may use cooler pockets of water or rely on certain physical and behavioral changes that help them deal with harsh temperatures.

The discovery shows that sharks may be able to handle severe settings far better than scientists thought before.

Scientists suggest that this discovery could change what we know about biological limits. It may make us wonder how life adapts to harsh environments, both on earth and possibly beyond.

Researchers said that this challenges our beliefs about where sophisticated life can exist. They also said that more research could help us learn more about evolution, marine ecology, and even the search for life in severe settings elsewhere in the universe.