Researchers say these sharks with a sassy walk could tell us more about

August 24, 2024 6:20 PM

Researchers say these sharks with a sassy walk could tell us more about the effects of climate change. These sharks may not have an open jaw and razor sharp teeth, but researchers say they are the toughest on the Great Barrier Reef with the ability to survive in water that is extremely low in oxygen.
posted by chariot pulled by cassowaries (7 comments total)

I'm just here to celebrate the marine biologist's use of the adjective "bitey", a welcome reminder of my native tongue.

Who's a beautiful stripy not-really-bitey boy, then?
posted by rory at 1:51 AM on August 25 [4 favorites]

Love the researchers’ affection for the sharks.
posted by GenjiandProust at 3:13 AM on August 25

Me:
"Shark with a sassy walk? Is that like a buffalo with a sassy fly? Ha! Zero percent!"
watches video
"That's a walk, and it's arguably sassy. OK then, some percent"
posted by BCMagee at 3:48 AM on August 25 [1 favorite]

🎶 Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk/I'm an open-jawed Australian shark... 🎶
posted by Mr. Bad Example at 6:21 AM on August 25 [9 favorites]

If you've been lurking for a while and are ready to select a username, "shark with a sassy walk" is tip fucking top and you should really consider that.
posted by DirtyOldTown at 6:30 AM on August 25 [2 favorites]

one does not tend to think of shark and the idea of cuteness...but so cute. so sassy!!
posted by supermedusa at 8:54 AM on August 25 [1 favorite]

Ripley's Aquarium in Toronto has a section where you can interact with epaulette sharks. They are very cute, and 100% sassy.

Maybe you can no longer interact with them, though: I think a gang tried to steal a bunch of them a few years back by hiding the sharks down their pants. At times like that, maybe the sharks should have been a little more bitey
posted by scruss at 1:24 PM on August 25 [2 favorites]