A shark research unit was the first to respond to the scene, establishing a perimeter to preserve the animal for necropsy and sampling. 9News
Western Cape province, one day after marine biologists observed an orca predation in the area.
A shark research unit was the first to respond to the scene at the Hartenbos River Mouth in Mossel Bay, where they established a perimeter to preserve the animal for necropsy and sampling. Experts from the Oceans Research Institute and Sea Search then collected samples, measurements and photographs to share with the broader scientific community.The body of a 2.9 metre white shark has washed up on a beach on South Africa one day after marine biologists observed an orca predation.
"We do not believe this was the shark during the observed predation yesterday based on photo ID," Oceans Research Institute said in a social media post. Marine biologists are instead watching for a second carcass to wash ashore and are asking people in the area to be on lookout for another shark.READ MORE:"If you are on or have a view of the beach, please keep your eyes open for a second white shark carcass."Sharks spotted metres from the shore at beach in Queensland
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