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Shark Bite Force Meter

First of its kind device which measures the bite force of sharks in their natural feeding habit.

The Oklahoma Aquarium was seeking a way to measure the bite force of its Bull Sharks, the largest in captivity. They were rescued from a fishing operation, and had never been examined in that way. A shark’s ability to sense electrical currents in the water made the design even more challenging, but the team was able to devise a solution that even the sharks approved of.

The device recorded a Guinness World Record bite force.

See the Oklahoma Aquarium’s Shark Exhibit