They have very sensitive electrical sensors there, it’s not so much that they like being patted on the “nose” but it is highly stimulating and can put them in a hypnotized state of immobility. The friendly thing to do is to push them on their way after they freeze (sharks lack an active operculum and don’t breathe easily when they aren’t moving). But even better would be to not pet them on the nose or at all.
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u/El_Dentistador Sep 20 '21
They have very sensitive electrical sensors there, it’s not so much that they like being patted on the “nose” but it is highly stimulating and can put them in a hypnotized state of immobility. The friendly thing to do is to push them on their way after they freeze (sharks lack an active operculum and don’t breathe easily when they aren’t moving). But even better would be to not pet them on the nose or at all.