NBC/Associated Press, 10/24/15, includes video, 55 seconds. "Cluster of Great White Sharks seen off Pacifica coast."
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"Experts said a cluster of some 20
great white sharks was recently spotted by the U.S. Coast Guard off
Northern California's coast. The San Francisco Chronicle reported Saturday the sharks were seen swimming together last week about 100 yards offshore near the city of Pacifica.
Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary spokeswoman Mary Jane
Schramm said two Coast Guard helicopters flying 500 feet above the ocean
spotted the group on Friday, Oct. 16. Schramm said most of the sharks were between 10 and 15 feet long and a couple of them were about 18 feet long. The region's sharks can grow up to 21 feet and weigh as much as 7,000
pounds. They typically return from the deep ocean to feed at the
Farallon Islands this time of year."
Reference - Sharks-World/Great White Shark, "The great white shark is one of the most feared in the world. It is no
secret that this is a very aggressive species of shark. They are known
for attacking humans as well so it is understandable why those who enjoy
the open water find them to be a threat. However, most people who are
attacked by a great white shark do survive. Therefore it is believed
they feel threatened by the person and only attack in order to protect
themselves. .... This particular species of shark lives along the shoreline of
various bodies of water around the world. ... The females are often
found along the shoreline of California when they are ready to have
their pups. Great white sharks have an amazing sense of smell. It is believed
they can smell single drops of blood in the water. They also have good
eyesight and hearing so they have no trouble hunting for food any time
of day or night. Of all the species of sharks, the great white is the only one that will bring its head above water."
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