Scientists can track individuals and monitor how each shark is recovering from wounds due to their unique patterns on their skin.
Freya Womersley, study lead from the research team at The University of Southampton, says that they were able to determine that the sharks can heal from grave injuries within weeks and months. The whale shark’s also has the ability to regrow severed dorsal fins, regenerating not only the tissue but the original markings and spots of the injured fin.
