Eyes very similar to humans – cornea , lens, retina, iris, pupil
Contains rods and cones so can detect colour and see in low light – new research (2011) shows not all sharks have the same cones cells, bull sharks cannot see in colour.
Tapetum lucidum – detects very small amounts of light which is why they can see in very murky water
Can see out of the water as well – pupil dilation
Iris is a vivid blue colour
Nictitating membrane (eye lid) lacking in great whites so they roll their eye back for protection
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