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Great White Shark Nursery Found Off New York Coast
WHY IT MATTERS
This discovery replaces fear with a better understanding of the ecosystem role of great white sharks, highlighting the importance of preserving marine habitats and ecosystems.
What happened
Researchers have confirmed a summer nursery for young great white sharks off the coast of New York. The region's coastal waters are used repeatedly by juvenile whites for food and protection.
Tagged sharks have been found to travel far and return to the Long Island area annually.
The warming waters are also bringing more species typically associated with warmer seas to the area.
LINKED SOURCES
'Jaws' territory is now a great white nursery with 18 young sharks found
The Times of India · TOI SCIENCE DESK · Discovery only; publisher copyright terms apply
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