2.7-meter Monster Spotted Near Popular Resort: Hunting for Easy Prey!
A video of a great white shark, 2.7 meters long, spotted in the coastal waters of South Carolina is circulating on social media.
TL;DR
- A 2.7-meter great white shark was sighted in South Carolina's coastal waters.
- The shark, named Brookes, was tagged by OCEARCH last October off Nova Scotia.
- Brookes was recently located approximately 67 kilometers off Myrtle Beach, a popular tourist destination.
- Experts note that such sightings are common in winter as great whites follow food sources and favorable temperatures.
- Tracking Brookes helps researchers understand juvenile shark migration patterns, which differ from adults and are driven by ecological factors like warmth and prey.
- The Carolinas are identified as a crucial winter habitat for great white sharks due to suitable conditions and abundant prey.