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Massive Great White Shark Rivals Largest Ever
Researchers track Goodall, a 13-foot, 1,400-pound female great white, to study breeding patterns during peak season from February to April, aiming to locate mating sites.
- On Wednesday, Dec. 10, researchers located Goodall, a mature female great white over 13ft and nearly 1,400 lbs, off the New York–New Jersey coast.
- Because mature females are rare, Goodall, a mature female great white shark, offers crucial insights into breeding patterns and each encounter holds significant scientific value.
- Collecting hormone samples lets researchers track estrogen and testosterone peaks, while OCEARCH plans to capture and release up to 10 sharks before finding a mature female like Goodall.
- In the coming months, tracking data from Goodall and other tagged sharks will be crucial as researchers watch whether mature males and females congregate during February, March and April in New York–New Jersey waters, believed to be ideal for pups.
- With mating locations unknown, studying Goodall could identify breeding timing and habitat while northern waters offer abundant prey species: menhaden, mackerel, squid and rays, supporting pup nursery needs.
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Massive great white shark rivals largest ever
Goodall is a mature female whose movements and biology could provide crucial insights into the species' breeding patterns.
·Missoula, United States
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