They Discover Live Sharks In The Crater Of An Active Volcano. But How Do They Do It?

Wonderful nature, you do not stop surprising me. These animals live in such temperature conditions and acides that until now life was believed impossible.

A team of US researchers led by ocean engineer Brennan Phillips went to study the hydrothermal activity of the active submarine volcano Kavachi, located in the southwest Pacific Ocean, reports ' The National Geographic ' . The volcano's main crater was not erupting when the scientists approached, so they were able to place their instruments, including an offshore camera, inside it.

To his surprise, the images obtained showed that hammerheads and silky sharks live inside the crater, apparently not affected by the hostile temperatures and the acidity of the water caused by the eruptions. In addition, in the video you can see other species such as rays and jellyfish.

The discovery of the team contradicts previous scientific data: it was believed that environmental conditions within an active volcanic crater are not suitable for species as large as sharks. Phillips also wonders how underwater creatures behave during a volcanic eruption: do they feel threatened and leave the crater at once or rise in the water with the ash?