Study Warns that Great White Sharks Face Overheating Risks as Seas Warm

Study warns that great white sharks face overheating risks as seas warm

Great white sharks are at risk of overheating as oceans warm, according to a study from Trinity College Dublin. These predators face increased energy demands, making it difficult to hunt in temperatures above 17°C. Understanding these effects is crucial for future marine ecosystem predictions.

The Warm Blooded Fish at Risk of Overheating #EarthDay

Today, 22 April is Earth Day. New research by scientists at Trinity College Dublin in collaboration with the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Faculty of Veterinary Science  focuses on “mesothermic” fishes. Warm-bodied fish such as tunas and some sharks, including the legendary Great White and Ireland’s iconic basking shark, burn nearly four times more energy than […]