The Ocearch scientists run 25 different projects with every shark brought on board. In 15 to 20 minutes, the team works like a NASCAR pit crew. "We’re collecting blood samples. We’re taking muscle samples," Hueter said. "Some of us are doing ultrasound to look for pregnancy and other things. We’re taking genetic samples. Of course, we’re measuring the animals, which is something that we can do very accurately on the lift that you can’t do in the water." Before the sharks are released, they are tagged with GPS trackers. Their migration is tracked for years. “Beyond where they were going and when, we didn’t know why and the tracking helps us determine why,” Hueter explained. — NEW TO OUR CHANNEL? Hi! We’re 10 Tampa Bay, the CBS affiliate serving the Tampa Bay area. Our team works hard to consider context, pursue connections and identify the trends that shape our world. We believe you deserve a return on your invested attention and a reward for your curiosity. And so, we offer storytelling that delves deeper, beyond the noise and confusion, so that you can feel informed, prepared, and connected. OUR SOCIAL MEDIA: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/10TampaBay/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/10tampabay INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/10tampabay/ #10tampabay #localnews #florida