Most mating patterns in animals — the kind meant for reproduction, not recreation — typically involve one female and one male. Of course, there are exceptions: animals that can change sex, or the classic “two male penguins getting it on,” but in broad strokes, this characterization covers most mating interactions.

But what if animals want to get a little freaky? Say you’re a fun-loving leopard shark who did a study abroad in Berlin and discovered a new side to yourself — what are you supposed to do?

Well, apparently, scientists have learned that even sharks get a little freaky sometimes. Three leopard sharks were recently observed getting down *together*. This wasn’t two dude sharks fighting over a female; this was two dude sharks and a lady shark engaging in a little under-the-water action.

So, if you’ve been trying to convince your partner to open things up, you can tell them that even sharks do it on occasion. It won’t work, but it’s something you can try!