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A “ghost” great white shark just reignited a 160-year Mediterranean mystery

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A juvenile great white shark captured off Spain has reignited a one hundred sixty-year mystery. According to ScienceDaily, the discovery provides fresh evidence that the Mediterranean's elusive 'ghost' population of great whites still survives. Researchers even suggest it may indicate these apex predators are still breeding in the region.

Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260621052722.htm

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