ScienceScientists turn to sharks to improve hurricane predictions

Sharks have often been portrayed by films as symbols of summer fear, from the killer shark in Jaws to the predators swept up by tornadoes in the Sharknado movies. But sharks moving through waters off the U.S. East Coast may now serve another purpose beyond hunting. Their movements could provide data for scientists seeking to assess how intense a hurricane might become before it reaches land.

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RReuters★★☆☆☆2026-08-08 09:10Original