Marine predators strike with more force than a space shuttle
In short: The ocean masks incredible velocity behind its seemingly slow-moving surface. This documentary explores the physics of underwater speed, from high-speed chases to the fastest punches in the animal kingdom.
The film examines how marine life achieves extreme physical feats, including marlins reaching speeds of 75 mph. It highlights the stonefish's rapid strikes and the mantis shrimp, which delivers the fastest punch in the animal kingdom.
With 1000 frames-per-second HD filming, this production records hunters capable of exceeding Ferrari speeds and hitting 10 times the g-force of a space shuttle. It also looks at the dangerous diving techniques of caped gannets as they hunt at bone-crunching velocities.
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