US EditionScientists find blue sharks’ unique skin may allow them to change color
ANTWERP, BELGIUM, JUL 16 – Researchers found blue sharks' skin nanostructure allows color changes through guanine crystal spacing, aiding camouflage in varying marine environments, conference attendees said.
- Marine biologists from the University of Hong Kong revealed in July 2025 that blue sharks may change color due to a unique nanostructure in their skin.
- Researchers discovered tiny guanine crystals and melanosomes packed in dermal denticles that interact to produce the sharks’ signature blue hue and potential color shifts.
- Using microscopy and computer modeling, the team found that small alterations in crystal spacing could shift shark color from blue to silver, green, or gold, possibly darkening deeper underwater.
- Dr. Dean noted that integrating these materials results in a strong capability to generate and alter color, emphasizing their importance in both biology and engineering.
- The findings suggest blue sharks might adapt their coloration with depth changes to improve camouflage, and future studies aim to observe this mechanism in natural environments.
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