By CHRISTINA LARSON AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — When marine biologist Stuart Sandin talks about sharks, it sounds like he's describing Jedis of the ocean. 'They are terrific predators, fast swimmers and they have amazing senses — they can detect any disturbance in the ocean from great distance,' such as smells or tiny changes in water currents. Their ability to quickly sense anything outside the norm in their environment helps them find prey in the vastness of the open ocean. But it also makes them especially vulnerable in the face of increased international fishing pressure, as global fishing fleets […]
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