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Massive Great White
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 (12-10-2019, 10:38 AM)BorneanTiger Wrote: @GuateGojira @Shadow @Pckts @epaiva Unless that shark is a hybrid between the great white and basking sharks, hence why it has features of both species (like the white underside, which would be seen in Great Whites, but not basking sharks): That was in every way looking to be a regular basking shark. In that video was nothing special really. Also basking sharks can have some color variations and from right angle in water light and reflections can make confusing things. Some details also are quite difficult to really separate from each others. But when looking at that shark and stopping video in certain points, all typical characteristics of a basking shark can be found. Gap between pectoral fins and dorsal fin. Dorsal fin is also a perfect example of a typical basking shark. Second dorsal fin, big and clearly what basking sharks have. Also when looking some details which are a bit more difficult to notice like head and snout area and pectoral fins, all point out a basking shark. Also experienced shark biologist sees nothing special in this (my posting #94 and Greg Skomal). Better not to start make up some imaginary explanations to this case. Fisherman got overly exited, that´s only extraordinary thing in this. A good example how "myths" are born, when people do that. Just pay attention when you see headlines, which are out of this world. |
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