1. Cruising:
- It is the most common movement of sharks, where they move almost continuously to breathe.
- It involves the pumping of water through their gills and the creation of lift through the body's shape and fins.
- Energy-efficient swimming over shorter distances.
2. Burst Swimming:
- Bursts of fast swimming at rapid speeds over shorter distances.
- Commonly used to capture prey or escape predators.
- Powered by the powerful tail fin and streamlined body.
3. Gliding:
- A form of low-energy movement, sharks conserve energy by coasting through the water without active propulsion.
- May occur after periods of burst swimming or when moving long distances.
4. Rolling:
- Turning on the side as they swim.
- Sharks use rolling movements during predation, prey-scanning, and encounters with other sharks or divers.
5. Tail Slapping:
- A defensive behavior observed in some sharks, involving a forceful strike of the tail against a surface.
- Used to deter threats, disrupt underwater structures, or as a warning signal.
6. Breach:
- A leaping movement out of the water, possibly done for various purposes, such as displaying dominance or dislodging parasites.
- Commonly seen in some shark species, but the reasons behind this behavior are not fully understood.