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Pregnant Porbeagle Shark Eaten by Larger Shark in Northwest Atlantic Ocean Near Bermuda

Sep 3, 2024, 01:18 PM

Researchers have found evidence that a pregnant porbeagle shark, which went missing near Bermuda in 2020, was eaten by a larger shark. This discovery marks the first time scientists have documented a porbeagle, a species that can reach 12 feet long and 500 pounds, being preyed upon. The investigation into the disappearance revealed that the satellite tag of the porbeagle ended up inside a much larger predator, likely a great white shark. This unexpected shark-on-shark predation in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean is a concerning development for the endangered porbeagle species.