Scientists claimed that a process unknown to science is causing a shark to glow when hit by sunlight. According to Science Mag, a shark called "chain catshark," a shy type underwater predator spends most of its time lying on the seafloor. Amazingly, it can emit green light, which looks like a flashy outfit.
I just found out about glowing sharks and immediately thought about glowy shark Keef, but instead of glowing green he'd glow purple #keithkogane pic.twitter.com/0KtnxlSwXf — Møchï (@dramatic_fox09) September 2, 2019
Most of the tryptophan is responsible for creating the animal's proteins. However, some of these amino acids are converted into a compound called kynurenine, a building block for a vitamin called niacin that is involved with inflammation, depression, diabetes, and even cancer.
The shark's green glow is caused by when the element bromine's atom combines with the kynurenine. When the sea creature is exposed to the blue light below the ocean's floor, it will start emitting the green light.
Chain catsharks usually ambush their prey, such as octopuses and other sea creatures, by lying on the seabed. Their green light allows them to distinguish other shark species, as well as recognize potential mates. It may also protect the animal from disease by killing bacteria.
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Written by: Giuliano de Leon.
