Fears that great white sharks are at risk of extinction around the US west coast appear to be wide of the mark, researchers have said. There have been growing concerns about the fate of the species with one report suggesting there were just 200 left in one of its favoured grounds, off the coast of California. A new study by NOAA Fisheries however says that the figures are far higher by a factor … [Read more...]
Great White Sharks Life Span Proven To Be As Long As Humans
According to a new study the great white shark are found to have life as long as humans, 70 years or more, contradicting the researchers previous observations. Previously the lifespan of the white giants was thought to be about 23 years. The species are found to be actually more prone to over fishing, being that they take much time to mature. "White sharks in the northwest Atlantic are … [Read more...]
