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[–] 5too@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

Sharks are supposed to be able to smell blood from a mile or more away - that's why throwing chum in the water is a good way to draw them in.

I hadn't thought about dolphins smelling though - I wonder if it's closer to tasting, maybe?