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science1 year ago•2 min saved

"Rare Footage: First-Ever Live Sighting of Baby Great White Shark"

Researchers have captured footage of a newborn great white shark shedding a milky white layer, marking the first live sighting of a newborn. The discovery, made in California, suggests a potential birthing location for great white sharks, although some experts remain skeptical due to the lone nature of the sighting and the shark's mobility. Nonetheless, the find is considered a significant breakthrough in shark science and could provide valuable insights into the species' reproductive behavior.

via ExplorersWeb|

#great-white-shark #newborn-shark #ocean-research

science-and-nature1 year ago•4 min saved

Rare Footage: Live Birth of Great White Shark Captured on Video

A potential newborn great white shark has been filmed off the California coast, marking a rare and significant discovery in shark science. The footage could provide key insights into the birthing habits and conservation of these endangered species. The observation, documented in a new paper, suggests that the shark pup shed its embryonic layer, indicating it may be a live newborn great white. This finding could help solve the mystery of great white birthing habits and potentially lead to the protection of the waters where they breed.

via SciTechDaily|

#conservation #great-white-shark #newborn-shark

science1 year ago•3 min saved

"Rare Footage: First-Ever Glimpse of Pure White Newborn Great White Shark Birth"

Researchers have captured the first-ever footage of a pure white newborn great white shark off the coast of California, a significant discovery in shark science. The 5-foot pup with rounded fins and entirely white coloration is believed to be just hours old and sheds light on the mystery of where great white sharks give birth. The sighting, captured via drone, suggests that the California coastline could be a critical breeding ground for these sharks, highlighting the importance of further research for their conservation.

via Livescience.com|

#great-white-shark #marine-biology #science

science2 years ago•4 min saved

Scientists Mistakenly Identify Plastic Toy as Rare Goblin Shark

Scientists retract their record of the first-ever goblin shark found in the Mediterranean Sea, based on a single, low-quality photo provided to them by a citizen scientist in May 2022. Critics of the record honed in on the photographed specimen’s unusual appearance, which looked more like a figurine than an authentic dead shark. Some shark researchers honed in on a particular plastic toy, for sale on eBay, which bears a striking resemblance to the photographed specimen. The retraction note was released online this week, and the meat of the notice is brief—shorter even than the retraction’s title.

via Gizmodo|

#goblin-shark #marine-conservation #plastic-toy