Forests don't usually come to mind as a habitat for sharks. But marine forests provide a home for 35% of the world's sharks. Mangrove forests in particular function as an essential bridge between land and sea and have evolved various adaptations that protect them and their resident sharks. Luka Seamus Wright explores these unique and vital ecosystems. [Directed by William Cifuentes, Lucy Animation Studio, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by Salil Bhayani].

Luka Seamus Wright: The sharks that hunt in forests

The sharks that hunt in forests

Mangrove forests, bridging land and sea, adapt ingeniously to house and protect 35% of the world's sharks amidst harsh conditions.

Marine forests sequester 310 million tonnes of carbon annually, playing a crucial role in mitigating global carbon emissions by 3%.

Sharks and marine forests share a symbiotic relationship, with sharks maintaining the balance by protecting these vital ecosystems.