Animals rely on instincts to survive hurricanes. Marine life, like sharks, can detect drops in barometric pressure, prompting them to swim to deeper, safer waters. Research from the University of Miami and other institutions has shown species such as tiger, bull, nurse, and Caribbean reef sharks respond this way during storms like Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Birds are sensitive to barometric changes and infrasound, so they adjust migration schedules or seek shelter. Some, like the whimbrel, even fly into storms or take refuge in a hurricane's eye. Non-migratory birds often shelter in dense foliage, using adaptations to withstand high winds. https://www.accuweather.com/en/hurricane/what-do-animals-do-when-hurricanes-approach/1524313