Giant Shark Attacks a Great White Shark
Published by SharifaMcFarlane on October 29, 2009 in Alternative-
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Tourists and residents all over Australia’s beaches were recently shocked by the news that a great white shark was nearly bitten in half.
Great White Shark Images
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People are interested in sharks such as the Great White Shark for different reasons. Some persons like the challenge of pitting their skill against a shark in tournaments. Others are interested in the role of Great White sharks as predators, while some are fascinated by the speed which sharks such as the short-fin mako, which has a torpedo like body, possess.
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Endangered Species
Great White sharks are found in many different parts of the world but their numbers are declining, leading to increased conservation efforts. Sharks help to keep oceans in balance, via their predatory role.
Great White Shark: Myth and Reality
The World Conservation Union’s Red List of endangered plant and animal species also includes endangered sharks.
The species of endangered sharks include the Scalloped Hammerhead shark, Basking shark, Sand Tiger shark and the Great White shark. Almost 60 endangered sharks are on the list.
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Giant Shark Attacks- Great White Shark Bitten in Half
White sharks are effectively protected in Australia. Sand sharks have also been protected in Australia for quite a few years. Shark conservation programs exist in various countries.
Tourists and residents all over Australia’s beaches were recently shocked by the news that a great white shark was nearly bitten in half.
Pictures show the 100foot long predator writhing in pain after huge chunks were bitten off both sides of its body.
This happened east of Brisbane, Australia.
Drum lines are set in the water around Brisbane and along with shark nets, help keep sharks out of the water nearest to the beach. A drumline consists of a large, baited hook suspended from an anchored float. The float is made from a drum.
The great white shark got snared by a drumline and the giant shark used that opportunity to attack.
By using the size of the bites to estimate its dimensions, the giant shark should be about 20 feet long.
Rumors had recently been spreading among surfers and swimmers that a giant shark was lying in wait in the water.
Shark nets and drumlines are criticized for occasionally trapping whales but after the recent attack by the giant shark, authorities made sure that contractors reset the drumlines.
Most beaches worldwide that are liable to experience shark attacks are protected by drumlines and shark nets. Shark nets have been placed in Sydney’s waters since 1937 and in the waters around Durban since 1952.
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There were seven fatal attacks around Durban in the nine years from1943 to 1952.
There were 16 fatal attacks around KwaZulu-Natal between 1940 and 1960.
Since the protective devices were introduced in both areas, there have not been any fatal attacks.
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Very interesting article
Thank you!
great scary write! I love sharks and I am very fascinated by them but wouldn’t like to meet face to face!
You and me both Lilly!
How does a giant shark look like? I thought Great white are giant predators.:)
I don’t want to meet the shark that bit that one
very nice enjoyable like it thanks
Another great article with fascinating pictures. Thanks!