Sharks Like Jazz

Numerous studies have shown that animals enjoy music. Cows produce more milk in response to classical music. It appears that elephants enjoy classical music as well. Sharks too? They do react to jazz.

Researchers found that sharks were more drawn to the sound of jazz music than something like classical music based on study that used food as an incentive. The sharks would move approach them when they played jazz music so they could obtain their food incentive. Sharks were bewildered when mixed with classical music, but be understanding because they are only fish.

The study is a nice addition to the theory that certain underwater noises, particularly boat motors, tend to attract sharks. Sharks can learn to approach specific sounds that might otherwise seem to provide nothing or even scare creatures away. People on boats often chum the seas, especially when they want to swim with sharks.