Ever wondered what noise a shark makes? If you have no idea, you’re not alone. For a long time we thought these animals were pretty much silent and didn’t make active sounds, but now new research has captured the first ever recordings of sharks making noises.

For the first time, sharks have been recorded making sounds, breaking with the fish's long held reputation as a silent hunter.

Researchers have recorded rig sharks producing clicking sounds by snapping their teeth together, likely as a stress or defense response.