"Surprising Discovery: Great White Sharks Form Unlikely Friendships and Travel in Pairs"
Recent research by Ocearch suggests that great white sharks, typically thought of as solitary creatures, may actually travel in pairs. Two juvenile white sharks, named Simon and Jekyll, have been tracked together for over 4,000 miles along the Atlantic coast. The researchers are testing their blood samples to determine if they are biologically related, which could provide insights into the social structures of sharks. While it is unclear why these two sharks are swimming together, it is possible that having a companion benefits them in various ways, such as fending off competitors or predators, capturing prey, and mating. This discovery challenges the perception that sharks are solely focused on hunting and reveals a potentially richer social life among these creatures.