Great White sharks — How rare?
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THE GREAT WHITE shark of Jaws fame may well be a threatened species, according to fisheries scientists. Because of the great white's ecological significance as a top-level predator, scientists are keen to discover more about them. At present little is known, other than they may live to 100 years and become mature about 9-10 years. In recent years reports of people encountering the sharks in South Australia have dropped off noticeably, leading to the.conclusion that the species is declining. One problem with trying to conserve great whites is overcoming human fear of the sharks. However, according to the US Navy Shark Attack File, a worldwide average of,only 28 shark attacks have occurred each year since 1940 and fewer than 35 per cent were fatal.
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Forest and Bird, Volume 21, Issue 4, 1 November 1990, Page 6
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131Great White sharks — How rare? Forest and Bird, Volume 21, Issue 4, 1 November 1990, Page 6
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