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Ecosystem disrupted following the disappearance of great white sharks, study finds

  • The disappearance of great white sharks from False Bay, South Africa has caused serious disruptions in the marine ecosystem, impacting species populations and food webs, according to a study in Frontiers in Marine Science.
  • The loss of these sharks has led to an increase in Cape fur seals and sevengill sharks, causing a decline in fish and smaller shark species.
  • Neil Hammerschlag, the study's lead author, stated, "The loss of this iconic apex predator has led to an increase in sightings of Cape fur seals and sevengill sharks, which in turn has coincided with a decline in the species that they rely on for food.
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Phys.org broke the news in United Kingdom on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
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