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- Hammerhead sharks are able to deep dive to frigid, near-freezing waters to catch rare prey.
- But scientists have long been confused about how the cold-blooded animals survive such cold waters.
- A new study shows the sharks can stop breathing during the dive to keep their bodies warm.
Hammerhead sharks can hold their breath to survive almost freezing-cold waters during deep dives, a study has found.