The underwater volcano near the Solomon Islands is known as a 'sharkcano' because of the sharks that live there, withstanding the volcano's extreme temperatures.
Temperatures inside the crater would often reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
“Populations of gelatinous animals, small fish, and sharks were observed inside the active crater, raising new questions about the ecology of active submarine volcanoes and the extreme environments in which large marine animals can exist,”The volcano’s constant eruptions have been recorded since 1939 and resulted in the creation of small islands nearby.Our journalism needs your support.
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