How blue sharks use tunable photonic nanostructures to change colour

Blue shark dermal denticles (Image: Dr Viktoriia Kamska)
Researchers at City University of Hong Kong have decoded the optical mechanism behind blue shark coloration, revealing a sophisticated photonic system that could inspire next-generation adaptive camouflage technologies.
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