Because the temps drop, the apex predators head down south for the winter.
And native shark researchers in consequence take away the real-time white shark detectors from the water.
The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy is letting the general public know that there are not any real-time white shark detector buoys off Cape Cod.
The shark buoys is not going to transmit detections of tagged white sharks through the AWSC Sharktivity app till subsequent shark season.
“As we conclude another season of successfully researching and tagging white sharks in collaboration with the MA DMF, we’re thankful for another season of safe coexistence between sharks and people on and around Cape Cod,” stated Cynthia Wigren, CEO of the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy.
“However, even as the temperatures drop, there’s never a guarantee our waters are shark-free, and anyone continuing to use our waters in colder weather should keep taking shark-smart precautions,” Wigren added.
The detector buoys are eliminated to guard them from damaging winter storms and to arrange them to be used subsequent summer season.
Announcement! 📣 All real-time white shark buoys have been faraway from the water and can not transmit detections of tagged white sharks through the Sharktivity app. pic.twitter.com/b59sX8YbCI
— Atlantic White Shark Conservancy (@A_WhiteShark) November 21, 2024
In the meantime, a lifeless white shark pup lately washed up in Plymouth.
“Recovered a white shark pup that washed up on a beach in Cape Cod Bay,” shark researcher John Chisholm posted.
“We don’t see many pups in the Bay this time of year but it’s a reminder that white sharks are still in the area,” Chisholm added.
Recovered a white shark pup that washed up on a seaside in Cape Cod Bay. We don’t see many pups within the Bay this time of 12 months nevertheless it’s a reminder that white sharks are nonetheless within the space. pic.twitter.com/rMBkcv7u8V
— MA Sharks 🦈 (@MA_Sharks) November 17, 2024
Over the winter, AWSC researchers will compile this 12 months’s findings, obtain knowledge from the detector buoys, and replace the AWSC White Shark Catalog.
AWSC has recognized greater than 700 particular person white sharks because it started monitoring the inhabitants in 2014. The Sharktivity app will proceed to be up to date over the winter with reported sightings and detections of sharks tagged with satellite tv for pc trackers.
Along with researching white sharks, the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy delivers a variety of academic providers for Cape Cod residents and guests.
AWSC’s Chatham and Provincetown Shark Facilities greeted greater than 21,000 guests, offered academic applications and outreach to greater than 7,000 college students, and welcomed practically 300 friends aboard its constitution boats — together with 23 veterans supplied with complimentary journeys via AWSC’s partnership with Heroes In Transition.
John Alexander of Heroes in Transition stated, “Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy and their partners, our veterans and service members get to take part in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe and learn about these magnificent creatures up close and in their natural habitat.”
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