Climate change causing sharks to lose their bites

Microscopic view of damaged shark tooth after incubation for eight weeks at 7.3pH. (Steffen Köhler via SWNS)

By Stephen Beech

Sharks may be losing their deadly bite due to climate change, according to a new study.

The apex predators' razor-sharp teeth are being destroyed by ocean acidification, say scientists.

Researchers have discovered that as seas become more acidic, sharks ’ teeth may become structurally weaker and more prone to breaking.

It was already known that sharks can famously replace their teeth, with new ones always growing as they’re using up the current set.

Their teeth are key to their survival as they rely on them to catch prey.

But researchers say those feared teeth are built for cutting flesh, not resisting acidity.

And the ability to regrow their teeth migh