Heat-Budget Hazards: Oceans Push Great White Sharks Toward Overheating
As the ocean warms, mesothermic predators like great white sharks and certain tuna must burn more energy to stay warm, forcing them to relocate to cooler waters and cope with dwindling prey; sensor data show that a one-ton warm-bodied shark may struggle to stay in water above about 62.6°F (17°C), highlighting overheating risk alongside ongoing threats from overfishing and bycatch.
