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Great White Sharks Can Detect a Drop of Blood

The great white shark has an extremely keen sense of smell and is capable of detecting a single drop of blood diluted in 100 liters of water. This ability helps it locate prey from great distances in the ocean.

The great white shark uses special sensors called ampullae of Lorenzini, which detect electrical fields generated by other animals, complementing its sense of smell.

This combination of senses makes the great white shark one of the most effective predators in the oceans, capable of hunting with precision even in murky or dark waters.