Shark Researchers Catch, Tag and Release Sharks to Learn about Behaviors
Topics: Environment
Featured on Episode 6 of the 2009-2010 season, aired on Wednesday, October 21, 2009.
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Scientists are studying the migration of great white sharks. This past summer, a larger number than usual of these creatures were spotted near several beaches off the eastern United States. Rob Marciano headed out to sea with shark researchers who are looking for the reasons why.
Additional Information:
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Discovery-Shark Week-Shark Information
Rosenstiel School of Marine Science
About Sharks
The Shark Hunter
Florida Museum of Natural History
Boston Globe article about tagging sharks
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Subjects: Science
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