# Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Stumping the Shark

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Podcast: [Wow in the World](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wow-in-the-world-223557)
Published: 2026-04-10T07:01:00+00:00
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## Resource

A scientific game show episode exploring the most bizarre biological adaptations of sharks. Contestants must distinguish between real marine biology and fabricated 'what's' to avoid physical challenges.

## Highlights
- Biological Wow: Certain shark species possess the ability to turn their stomachs inside out to rinse them with seawater
- Biological Wow: Epaulette sharks can use muscular fins to navigate the seafloor and even survive on land during low tide
- Biological Wow: The goblin shark features highly specialized extendable jaws capable of the fastest strike speed in the ocean
- Failure mode: Incorrectly identifying scientific facts results in the contestant performing ridiculous physical challenges
- Practical takeaway: Human voices are one of the most significant deterrents for wild animals in natural habitats

## Topics

Marine Biology, Shark Anatomy, Animal Adaptations, Science Trivia, Ocean Ecology, Deep Sea Creatures

## Chapters
- 1:00 — New Season Preview: An introduction to the upcoming 'People Who Wow' edition of the show.
- 2:10 — Game Rules & Shark Theme: Hosts Mindy and Guy explain the mechanics of the scientific game show and introduce the shark category.
- 3:20 — Round 1: Stomach Anomalies: A look at the incredible ability of some sharks to invert their stomachs for cleaning.
- 4:50 — Round 2: Walking Sharks: Exploring how epaulette sharks use fins to move across the seafloor and survive out of water.
- 6:00 — Round 3: The Goblin Shark: Revealing the extreme predatory adaptations of the deep-sea goblin shark.
- 11:00 — Bonus Round: Animal Reactions: A challenge regarding how animals react to the sound of human voices.
- 12:10 — Closing & Credits: Final thoughts, prize announcements, and recognition of the show's contributors.

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