Claire. Posted May 21, 2017 #1 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Tale of 2 Tails: Why Do Sharks and Whales Swim So Differently? The graceful whale swims by undulating its wide tail up and down. And so does the shark, right? Wrong. Like other fish, sharks swim by moving their tails side to side. So, why do these two marine creatures — the shark and the whale — swim in such different ways? Read more: Live Science 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightScreams Posted May 21, 2017 #2 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Without reading the link, I would guess It's how their bodies evolved? We walk different than monkeys and bears on 2 legs. Our environment allows for multiple ways to walk, swim and fly efficiently. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imaginarynumber1 Posted May 22, 2017 #3 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Cause whales are d**** and sharks are awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Merton Posted May 22, 2017 #4 Share Posted May 22, 2017 1 minute ago, Imaginarynumber1 said: Cause whales are d**** and sharks are awesome Whales are mammals descended from land-dwelling four legged creatures. Sharks evolved in the sea. So whales swim with an up and down motion, even though it's a little less efficient, as this reflects their heritage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imaginarynumber1 Posted May 22, 2017 #5 Share Posted May 22, 2017 5 minutes ago, Frank Merton said: Whales are mammals descended from land-dwelling four legged creatures. Sharks evolved in the sea. So whales swim with an up and down motion, even though it's a little less efficient, as this reflects their heritage. Pretty sure my answer was correct 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Merton Posted May 22, 2017 #6 Share Posted May 22, 2017 5 minutes ago, Imaginarynumber1 said: Pretty sure my answer was correct Good for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickian Posted May 22, 2017 #7 Share Posted May 22, 2017 48 minutes ago, Imaginarynumber1 said: Cause whales are d**** and sharks are awesome I don't know, I would rather have a close encounter with a whale than a shark myself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imaginarynumber1 Posted May 22, 2017 #8 Share Posted May 22, 2017 1 hour ago, Frank Merton said: Good for you. It is actually good for me. I have a very healthy relationship with my thoughts and opinions that isn't influenced by others being d****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiXilver Posted May 22, 2017 #9 Share Posted May 22, 2017 they swim differently because bones... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted May 22, 2017 #10 Share Posted May 22, 2017 I don't really have an answer, but it is interesting. It seems that all cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) use the up and down motion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt221 Posted May 22, 2017 #11 Share Posted May 22, 2017 17 hours ago, Wickian said: I don't know, I would rather have a close encounter with a whale than a shark myself. Think I can give them both a miss my rule of thumb is don't ever get in the water with anything bigger than you are it works for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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