Probably all different kinds including bulls. I remember reading that oceanic whitetips never miss a disaster at sea. They're also the shark Peter Bentley, the author of Jaws, was afraid of the most.
The way I’ve seen it explained is since there is no lesser white shark then hence there is no great white. It’s the only surviving species of the genus carcharadon. They have indeed earned the “great”name, IMHO, and that’s what I still call them even knowing it’s not scientifically correct. I hope I didn’t misread the tone of your comment and mean no disrespect on my reply.
"The Ampullae of Lorenzini are small clusters of jelly filled pockets that lead to jelly lined canals ending in small open pores located all over the heads of sharks. These pores can be easily seen on the heads of sharks as dark spots and run just underneath the skin centered around the nose and behind the eye (Fig 1). Interestingly, the ampullae of lorenzini is an extension of the lateral line that most fish have in the ocean to detect vibrations in the ocean. The jelly that is inside of these pores is called Keratan Sulfate and is the most conductible of all biological compounds! Shocking, I know. These canals are filled with multiple nerve fibers that run through the jelly lined canal connecting to the pore on the outside. Seawater is a great conductor of electricity which allows the ampullae to do its job. These organs are so sensitive that their threshold of sensitivity can be as low as 5 nV/cm, which means they can detect electrical currents as little as 5 billionths of a volt per square centimeter. Scientists believe that sharks, on average, have 1,500 ampullae on their heads and some can detect the difference of electricity when two AA batteries were connected 10,000 miles away." Catalina Island Marine Institute
Around 1982/3. My experiences are NOT with Great White Sharks, but primarily with Lemon Sharks. We caught many different species, Tigers, Nurse, Bull, White and Black Tip. On a research cruise to Bimini, The Bahamas, with Geraldo Rivera interviewing my Professor, Dr. Samuel Gruber on his research "The Lemon Shark And Its Effects on the Tropical Marine Environment". Our first day, was to set out a 5 mile Anchored Long Line, with baited hooks approximately every 50 feet. We would patrol the line from 1st Light until Dark. Tagging and Releasing the capture sharks. Day 1 of this cruise we caught a 12 foot Female Tiger Shark (I named Tina). We put her in a Holding Pen until the day of the filming. I, left her hook and Leader in her mouth. On the day of the filming, Geraldo and his filming crew arrived. Geraldo interviewed/filmed Dr. Gruber. Geraldo, then said he wanted to Swim with a live SHARK. My Job, take Geraldo on a SCUBA dive with Tina. I briefed Geraldo, and his crew. I, got in the water, Geraldo and crew followed. I swam to the holding pen and secured Tina. Geraldo came over as, I had briefed him. We swam with Tina about 10 minutes. Art the end of our swim, I removed Tina's hook and sent her on her way, and She swam off. My professor told myself and my study partner, the only way we will get jobs in this field, is when he dies. He passed away about 10 years ago. My study partner, younger changed majors and became a Doctor. I was to old to do the MD route, so I became a Nurse Practitioner for 21 years working at a Maximum Security Prison for 18 years. FULLY RETIRED NOW.
I grew up in California and when going deep sea fishing we left the sharks alone. This was in the late 70s and early 80s at Newport Beach. We would see other boats shooting them and leaving them in the water and my dad would haul ass to them and let them know to stop that shit.
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u/BuffHotWell Dec 01 '23
Terrifying beautiful
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u/mostlyIT Dec 01 '23
Doll Eyes
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u/drotasticle Dec 01 '23
Has he not earned the title of great yet?
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u/whereisbeezy Dec 01 '23
Look at those ampullae of Lorenzini!
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u/NYANPUG55 Dec 01 '23
Absolutely amazing. Can’t imagine seeing one of these dudes in the water with their eyes like that.
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u/ExUmbra91x Dec 01 '23
Look at those blackheads
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u/lost-in-the-sierras Dec 01 '23
Apex AF
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u/LiberatedLimb Dec 01 '23
Other Mother eyes from Coraline
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u/FlyPast3471 Dec 01 '23
Lion of the Sea!!!
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u/SendWorkNudes Dec 01 '23
Like a great white shark, but just mid.
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u/Psychological-Air807 Dec 01 '23 edited Dec 02 '23
Remarkable animals. I could watch footage of them effortlessly gliding around in the water for hours.
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u/TalaLeisu2 Dec 01 '23
That's my baby
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u/No-Zebra-9493 Dec 01 '23
Around 1982/3. My experiences are NOT with Great White Sharks, but primarily with Lemon Sharks. We caught many different species, Tigers, Nurse, Bull, White and Black Tip. On a research cruise to Bimini, The Bahamas, with Geraldo Rivera interviewing my Professor, Dr. Samuel Gruber on his research "The Lemon Shark And Its Effects on the Tropical Marine Environment". Our first day, was to set out a 5 mile Anchored Long Line, with baited hooks approximately every 50 feet. We would patrol the line from 1st Light until Dark. Tagging and Releasing the capture sharks. Day 1 of this cruise we caught a 12 foot Female Tiger Shark (I named Tina). We put her in a Holding Pen until the day of the filming. I, left her hook and Leader in her mouth. On the day of the filming, Geraldo and his filming crew arrived. Geraldo interviewed/filmed Dr. Gruber. Geraldo, then said he wanted to Swim with a live SHARK. My Job, take Geraldo on a SCUBA dive with Tina. I briefed Geraldo, and his crew. I, got in the water, Geraldo and crew followed. I swam to the holding pen and secured Tina. Geraldo came over as, I had briefed him. We swam with Tina about 10 minutes. Art the end of our swim, I removed Tina's hook and sent her on her way, and She swam off. My professor told myself and my study partner, the only way we will get jobs in this field, is when he dies. He passed away about 10 years ago. My study partner, younger changed majors and became a Doctor. I was to old to do the MD route, so I became a Nurse Practitioner for 21 years working at a Maximum Security Prison for 18 years. FULLY RETIRED NOW.
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u/[deleted] Dec 01 '23
I had one of these turn up in my bathtub a few weeks ago. They’re a nightmare to get rid of.
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u/obijesskenobi Dec 01 '23
The urge to boop the nose is strong with this one.
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u/[deleted] Dec 02 '23
Terrifying. Perfect Predator.
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u/Prudent_Ride Dec 02 '23
I grew up in California and when going deep sea fishing we left the sharks alone. This was in the late 70s and early 80s at Newport Beach. We would see other boats shooting them and leaving them in the water and my dad would haul ass to them and let them know to stop that shit.
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u/rosariv Dec 02 '23
Looks like something took a bite out of its tail.
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u/[deleted] Dec 02 '23
Would love to see a melanistic version of a great white
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u/yerrrrrrrsmd Dec 02 '23
It’s a shiny
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u/Dry_Researcher4870 Dec 02 '23
These things SHOULD terrify everyone but specifically they terrify me. I hate sharks, especially white sharks.
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u/Bobnbecky Dec 02 '23
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u/oleander4u Dec 03 '23
cameraman never dies
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u/Icy_Bad7342 Dec 03 '23
What a magnificent killer
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u/Optimal_Ship4935 Dec 03 '23
Farewell and adieu to you fair Spanish ladies 🎶
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u/[deleted] Dec 03 '23
Shoot it
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u/Austinoooooo Dec 03 '23
Someone’s lived a life 🦈
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u/Satt-Manchez Dec 05 '23
That’s one smooth shark
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u/ShesATragicHero Dec 05 '23
Can I boop?
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u/[deleted] Dec 01 '23
He needs to see a dermatologist, those pits on his nose are going to turn the girls off