The largest white shark in history was spotted in the Atlantic: it weighs 749 kg
Off the coast of Georgia, the OCEARCH research team has come across the largest male great white shark ever recorded in the Atlantic. They first spotted him in January as he swam around the Atlantic Ocean. Since then, they have been tracking the shark's movements and found it in Florida waters this week.
After catching the shark, the researchers found that it was 4.2 meters long and weighed 749 kilograms, calling it a "true giant," Metro reports. They also collected biological samples from the predator, including from the genitourinary system, which will be analyzed and used in other studies.
OCEARCH research team catches the largest male great white shark
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The shark was fitted with a SPOT and PSAT tag, which allows scientists to track its movements and collect data in real time for about 5 years, and released.
On their Instagram page, the researchers said that by following Danny (as the scientists named the male), they will be able to learn a lot about the life history of white sharks.
"We will continue to follow his travels and look forward to learning more about his role in the ecosystem as well as his migration patterns. Through these ongoing efforts, we aim to deepen our understanding of sharks and continue to work to protect these incredible creatures," they write.
The shark was fitted with a SPOT and PSAT tag and released.
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Great white sharks can live over 70 years and are named after their white underbelly. They can reach speeds of up to 50 km/h and have seven rows of serrated teeth that work like a conveyor belt, replacing those lost during daily wear and tear. These sharks are the largest predatory fish in the world and are classified as vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species.
Thanks to the movie Jaws, white sharks are one of the most recognizable shark species on the planet
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Thanks to the 1975 movie Jaws, great white sharks are one of the most recognizable shark species on the planet. However, despite the negative publicity, sharks rarely kill humans - the Florida Museum of Natural History's International Shark Attack File examined 120 shark-human interactions worldwide in 2023, 20 of which were fatal.
They are most often associated with Australia and South Africa, but they can be found in temperate and tropical waters around the world.
Earlier, OBOZ.UA reported that great white sharks with giant brains are massively washed up on Atlantic beaches. Scientists in Canada and the United States are sounding the alarm.
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