Close-up of the juvenile great white shark. Credit: Báez et al., 2026 On April 20, 2023, local fishermen accidentally caught a juvenile great white shark ( Carcharodon carcharias ) off the coast of the eastern peninsula. The young shark measured about 210 cm in length and weighed roughly 80-90 kg. Encounters like this are extremely uncommon in the region, prompting scientists to take a closer look at historical records. Researchers reviewed sightings and reports dating back to 1862, ultimately

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