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Can Sharks Smell Blood From Miles Away?

Published December 7, 2025

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You’ve probably heard it said that sharks can pick up the scent of the tiniest drop of blood from miles away. The ocean is so vast it is hard to believe that one droplet would cause a shark to speed toward it over great distances. Is it true? Learn how sharks detect their prey in this video – and find out just how far sharks can smell blood.

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