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Rare Footage Captures Newborn Great White Shark Near Santa Barbara

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First-time sighting of a newborn great white shark off California's coast is making waves! 🦈👶 #GreatWhiteShark #SantaBarbara #OceanDiscovery

A groundbreaking discovery has thrilled researchers as footage has emerged of a newborn great white shark near Santa Barbara, California. This historic sighting marks the first time a baby great white has been observed in the wild. The 5-foot shark was seen covered in a mysterious milky substance, possibly uterine fluid, shedding light on the shark's early development. The drone footage showcasing the young shark emerging to the ocean surface has left experts in awe.

The sighting of the newborn great white shark is considered a 'holy grail' moment in shark science. This rare event has the potential to unravel long-standing mysteries surrounding great white shark reproduction. Scientists are amazed at the possibility of finally understanding where these sharks give birth, a question that has puzzled marine biologists for years. This sighting opens up new avenues for research and conservation efforts to protect these majestic creatures.

In a groundbreaking moment, wildlife filmmaker Carlos Gauna and UC Riverside biology doctoral student Phillip Sternes captured the first-ever footage of a live newborn great white shark. Their discovery on July 9, 2023, off the coast of Santa Barbara has sent ripples through the scientific community. This momentous event promises to revolutionize our understanding of great white shark ecology and behavior.

The newborn great white shark sighting has sparked global interest and excitement in marine biology circles. With the possibility of further sightings and research, the ocean holds countless mysteries waiting to be uncovered. This event serves as a reminder of the incredible diversity and wonder of marine life, urging us to continue exploring and protecting our oceans for future generations.

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Rare footage reveals newborn great white shark near Santa Barbara (Open Access Government)

For the first time, a newborn great white shark has been spotted off Santa Barbara, California's coast.

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This might be the first newborn great white shark ever recorded (National Geographic)

The 5-foot great white was filmed off the coast of California covered in a strange, milky substance that could be uterine fluid.

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Possible 'first' sighting of newborn great white shark (Yahoo News UK)

Drone footage of a young shark emerging to the ocean surface could be the first sighting of a newborn great white, according to new research, ...

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Newborn great white shark spotted for first time, researchers say (WANE)

A newborn baby great white shark has been spotted for the first time in the wild, or so California researchers say.

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'One of the holy grails of shark science': Watch 1st ever footage of a ... (Livescience.com)

A newborn great white shark has been seen in the wild for the first time, and the discovery could help scientists finally solve a longstanding mystery about ...

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Drone footage gives possible first-ever glimpse of newborn great ... (STV News)

Scientists believe the baby white shark, spotted in California last summer, was 'shedding its embryonic layer'.

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Researchers capture first footage of live newborn great white shark (Yahoo News)

Wildlife filmmaker Carlos Gauna and UC Riverside biology doctoral student Phillip Sternes were scanning the waters near Santa Barbara on July 9, 2023, when they ...

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Baby great white shark spotted in wild for first time, experts believe (The Independent)

The baby shark was spotted in waters off Santa Barbara in southern California last July by wildlife filmmaker, Carlos Gauna, and biology doctoral student, ...

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Great white sighting may reveal a 'holy grail' of shark science (WPVI-TV)

Drone footage shot off the coast of Southern California may have revealed the first ever glimpse of a newborn great white shark in the wild.

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Possible first-ever drone footage of a newborn great white shark (Midland Daily News)

Wildlife filmmaker Carlos Gauna and the University of California- Riverside biology doctoral student Phillip Sternes believe footage from a drone camera near ...

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'Holy grail': researchers may have captured first image of newborn ... (The Guardian)

California scientist and film-maker spot apparent pup – never before seen in the wild – in drone pictures.

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Great white sighting may reveal a 'holy grail' of shark science (WLS-TV)

Drone footage shot off the coast of Southern California may have revealed the first ever glimpse of a newborn great white shark in the wild.

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Newborn great white shark spotted for first time, researchers say (The Hill)

A newborn baby great white shark has been spotted for the first time in the wild, or so California researchers say.

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Is this a newborn great white shark in California? Big if true. (Vox)

A young great white shark was spotted near Santa Barbara. The observation could help upend the mystery of where these sharks give birth.

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Baby Shark Spotted: Scientists Film Their First Footage of a White ... (Discover Magazine)

The newborn great white, filmed off the coast of central California. (Credit: Carlos Gauna/The Malibu Artist). Newsletter. Sign up for our email newsletter ...

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What could be newborn great white shark is recorded in the wild (Los Angeles Times)

Researchers at UC Riverside captured footage off the coast of Santa Barbara that's believed to be the first of a newborn great white shark in the wild.

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First-ever Sighting of a Live Newborn Great White Shark (Laboratory Equipment)

The research sheds a significant light on the mystery of great white shark births. On July 9, 2023, wildlife filmmaker Carlos Gauna and UC Riverside biology ...

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Possible first-ever drone footage of a newborn great white shark (Alton Telegraph)

Wildlife filmmaker Carlos Gauna and the University of California- Riverside biology doctoral student Phillip Sternes believe footage from a drone camera near ...

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