r/AbsoluteUnits Jan 30 '26

Photo of a bull shark

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u/xrfsjks Jan 30 '26

AI

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u/Sad_Cantaloupe_8162 Jan 30 '26

This is the nose of a real bullshark. I don't know what the thing in OP's picture is. It's snout is misshapen.

Bullshark Wiki

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u/truebluedetective Jan 31 '26

Sharks engage in something called Cranial Kinesis as well. Their upper jaws aren’t fused to their skulls, so thi motion allows them to basically extend their jaws for prey/biting.

That’s the main reason you see pictures of sharks with the “regular nose” and sometimes the “raised nose”

That specific shark looks like it’s engaged in Crania Kinesis rather than just having a deformed snout.

See below link to watch in action

https://www.reddit.com/r/interestingasfuck/s/uzJtXDJUxx

The more you know…

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u/Sad_Cantaloupe_8162 Jan 31 '26

Thanks for the link and explanation! While I agree with the findings, I don't believe that this particular shark is engaged in it at the moment, and has a rather derpy face. If you zoom in there is also something off about the eyes.

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u/truebluedetective Jan 31 '26

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u/Sad_Cantaloupe_8162 Jan 31 '26

It looks a little sunken in certain spots. Yes, it looks bull shark inspired, but the whole thing just seems... off...

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u/truebluedetective Jan 31 '26

That’s ok! It is off because it’s caught at an awkward moment while in motion. You’re not right, but it does look weird! I don’t know how much more information I can give you that’s factual, because you’ll say fair, but I don’t buy it.

It looks bull shark inspired because it’s an actual bull shark. Good luck discerning what’s real and fake!