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Nature already evolved this type of rat!

> Were you aware of the fact that sharks chew through undersea cables that are an integral part of the internet's physical infrastructure? Scientists are unsure why they do it, though they suspect that the electromagnetic fields emitted by high-volume fibre-optic cables may make them look like live prey.

https://www.diplomacy.edu/blog/can-sharks-eat-the-internet/




Electromagnetic fields? Emitted by fibre-optic cables?


The cables are powered. There are also signal repeaters.


yes, its not just fibre in undersea cables.


Cool. Learn something new every day eh? :)


Is this good for the shark?


Of course.




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