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In favour of the fact that the small shark is a newborn calf, also speaks in favour of the fact that at the same time scientists observed large individuals of this species, which, apparently, were pregnant. In addition, the size and shape of the animal is typical of newly born sharks.
Great white shark calves were thought to be born far from the coast. However, this individual was most likely born in shallow waters, which has implications for the future conservation of this internationally listed endangered species.
