A New Aquatic Competitor Enters The 'Best Forecast' Ring | Weather.com
March 13, 2026Updated: March 13, 2026, 12:00 pm EDTPublished: March 13, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT

Sharks — as meteorologists? Say it isn’t so! Sharks can in fact do a rudimentary form of forecasting, using a biological system that allows them to sense changes in pressure that often come before significant weather events like hurricanes. A Georgia Aquarium aquarist explains how this is possible. And to see all of our "shark week" stories, click here.

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