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In tonight’s “Bride of Jaws,” we saw a quest to hunt the notorious “Joan of Shark,” a great white female measuring up to 18 feet, who caused havoc in Australian waters back in 2014. Risks are taken, as filmmaker Andy Casagrande attempt to retag the great white to warn future potential victims.
The episode was riddled with tension and proves that female sharks are a force to be reckoned with.
See a short snippet of “Bride of Jaws” below.
Although attacks by great white sharks are rare, they can occasionally occur through test biting, a process that occurs when animals are curious and believe that they may have found a food source. In addition, female sharks can be found to be a bit more intimidating than male sharks from their size, as they are generally found to be larger than male sharks.
The largest shark to be caught on film was a female great white over 20 feet long and was found to be pregnant.
Great whites reproduce via viviparity in which offspring develop in the uterus, like many other mammals.
Even though sharks may have a nefarious reputation, many of its species, including great white sharks, remain vulnerable. Make sure to check out Change the Tide to find out how you can contribute to ocean conservation.