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Between 2014 and 2021, a total of 18 white sharks received accelerometer packages.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
For example, the largest individuals of some big predatory species, such as tiger and white sharks, can have an oversized role in maintaining balances among species.
—Michael Heithaus, Discover Magazine, 5 Aug. 2024
Some, including large species like white sharks, are important food sources for some killer whale populationsaround the world.
—Michael Heithaus, Discover Magazine, 5 Aug. 2024
The type of shark involved in the attack was not identified in the press release; juvenile white sharks are known to swim in the waters surrounding the state park.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 2 June 2024
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First Known Use
circa 1674, in the meaning defined above
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“White shark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20shark. Accessed 22 Sep. 2024.
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