"Understanding the Behavior of Great White Sharks Near Bodyboarders"

A video shared by YouTube scientist Carlos Gauna shows a great white shark coming very close to a swimmer in Southern California, prompting concern. However, analysis with a scientist from the Shark Lab at California State University Long Beach revealed insights into the shark's near-shore behaviors. A 2023 study found that juvenile great whites are more common in the area than previously thought, often sharing the ocean with people. Despite the fear associated with sharks, the study may change perceptions of the risk they pose to ocean-goers. Gauna, a drone enthusiast passionate about sharks, provides footage that has aided researchers, explaining the sharks' hunting behavior and dispelling some fears.