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Study Reveals Three Unique Populations of White Sharks

8/9/2025

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A groundbreaking study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences uncovers that white sharks have diverged into three unique populations over the past 7,000 years. With only about 20,000 remaining worldwide, the mystery of their genetic differences remains unsolved, sparking curiosity and the need for further exploration into their evolutionary journey.

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A groundbreaking study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences uncovers that white sharks have diverged into three unique populations over the past 7,000 years. With only about 20,000 remaining worldwide, the mystery of their genetic differences remains unsolved, sparking curiosity and the need for further exploration into their evolutionary journey.