Yes, they do have something in common.聽Squalene, a compound found in the vagina, is a natural lubricant. When a woman is aroused,聽squalene聽is secreted allowing the clitoris and labia to swell up and prepare the body for sex. In sharks, however,聽squalene聽is far less sexy. The compound is found in the livers of sharks and is believed by some cultures to have miraculous effects. The local people on the Japanese peninsula of Izu, for example, refer to the substance as 鈥淪amedawa鈥� or a cure-all, believing it can heal a variety of diseases, ranging from constipation to cancer.
