New research into the anatomy of blue sharks (Prionace glauca) reveals a unique nanostructure in their skin that produces their iconic blue coloration, but intriguingly, also suggests a potential ...

Animals like chameleons and octopuses are renowned for their almost supernatural ability to change color and blend into their surroundings. Now, it turns out the blue shark (Prionace glauca) has some ...

Blue sharks possess a secret hidden in their skin: a sophisticated arrangement of microscopic crystals and pigments that create their brilliant blue appearance — and may allow them to change color.