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Baby sharks prefer being closer to shore, show scientists - EurekAlert


<p><em>Scientists have shown for the first time that juvenile great white sharks gather in nearshore waters up to 10 meters deep with temperatures between 16 and 22 &deg;C </em>&ndash;<em> a very different habitat from that of adults. These preferences may optimize their growth and minimize the risk of predation. These results can inform conservation efforts and help avoid unwanted encounters with swimmers.</em></p>

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