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Great White Sharks Found Dead: Mysterious Brain Illness Explored

2/4/2025

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Enigmatic deaths of great white sharks with swollen brains are surfacing along North American shores, leaving scientists baffled. The alarming trend began in August 2023 in Canada, where meningoencephalitis was identified as the culprit. Experts are now probing a possible infectious disease, while others speculate that rising populations could be a factor. This majestic species is already classified as vulnerable worldwide.

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Enigmatic deaths of great white sharks with swollen brains are surfacing along North American shores, leaving scientists baffled. The alarming trend began in August 2023 in Canada, where meningoencephalitis was identified as the culprit. Experts are now probing a possible infectious disease, while others speculate that rising populations could be a factor. This majestic species is already classified as vulnerable worldwide.