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White Sharks Depart Nursery Habitats During Tropical Storm Hilary

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A study using acoustic telemetry tracked 22 juvenile white sharks in their Southern California nursery habitats before and during Tropical Storm Hilary in August 2023. Researchers observed that the sharks, typically showing strong loyalty to the area, largely departed their nursery grounds as the storm brought significant changes to ocean conditions, including dropping sea surface temperatures. This research highlights the impact of extreme weather events on marine predators and contributes to understanding species' responses to environmental change. AI

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White Sharks Depart Nursery Habitats During Tropical Storm Hilary

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Melissa Cristina Márquez, Contributor ·

    Why Young White Sharks Left Home During Southern California's Historic Storm

    The study not only reveals how young white sharks respond to extreme weather but also offers a new way for scientists to separate real animal behavior from technological glitches caused by storms.

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