Mathematics of Sharks

When foraging for prey, Sharks follow a Lévy walk / flight characterized by short movements in random directions, interspersed with occasional longer trips in a particular direction.

Mathematics of Sharks

By looking at the mathematical distribution of stress and strain on shark jaws, scientific researchers have found that the largest great whites have a bite force of up to 1.8 tonnes, three times the biting force of an African Lion, and 20 times harder than a human can bite.

Biting force of Sharks

Scientists have found remains of a much larger ancient shark called the “Megalodon”.

Using mathematics and computer modelling they have been able to determine the size of the Megalodon as much bigger than the Great White. (became extinct because Orca Killer Whales ate its food sources).

MEGALODON ANCIENT Shark

Complete details of all material coveredin this presentation can be found in the“Mathematics of Oceans” lesson on thePassy’s World of Mathematics Website:

www.passyworldofmathematics.com

Mathematics of Sharks