Great White Sharks Migration
Great white sharks are on the move from southern waters, with researchers knowing little about where they mate. Three great white sharks have appeared off the Atlantic coast recently, with tagged sharks pinging off Georgia and South Carolina coasts.
Key Points
- Great white sharks are leaving southern waters and traveling north as far as Nova Scotia.
- Researchers face difficulties in tagging and tracking great white sharks due to their size and behavior.
- Mating and reproducing patterns of great white sharks remain largely unknown.
Pros
- Researchers are using technology to monitor real-time migration routes of great white sharks.
- Increased understanding of great white sharks' migration patterns can aid in conservation efforts.
Cons
- Challenges in tagging great white sharks due to their size and the need to ensure the sharks are unharmed during the process.
- Limited information available on the mating and reproducing patterns of great white sharks.