Rare Footage: Live Birth of Great White Shark Captured on Video

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Rare Footage: Live Birth of Great White Shark Captured on Video
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A potential newborn great white shark has been filmed off the California coast, marking a rare and significant discovery in shark science. The footage could provide key insights into the birthing habits and conservation of these endangered species. The observation, documented in a new paper, suggests that the shark pup shed its embryonic layer, indicating it may be a live newborn great white. This finding could help solve the mystery of great white birthing habits and potentially lead to the protection of the waters where they breed.

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