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just2handsLarger sharks dominate smaller sharks, and residents dominate newcomers. When hunting, great whites tend to separate and resolve conflicts with rituals and displays.[23] White sharks rarely resort to combat although some individuals have been found with bite marks that match those of other white sharks. This suggests that when another shark approaches too closely, great whites react with a warning bite. Another possibility is that white sharks bite to show dominance.
At Seal Island, white sharks have been observed arriving and departing in stable "clans" of two to six individuals on yearly basis. Whether clan members are related is unknown, but they get along peacefully enough. In fact, the social structure of a clan is probably most aptly compared to that of a wolf pack: each member has a clearly established rank, and each clan has an alpha leader. When members of different clans meet, they establish social rank nonviolently through any of a fascinating variety of interactions
Hunting techniques vary by prey species. Off Seal Island the shark ambush cape fur seals from below at high speeds, hitting the seal mid-body. They go so fast that they can completely leave the water. The peak burst speed of these sharks is largely accepted in the scientific community to be above 40 kilometres per hour (25 mph). However further precision is still speculative.[27] They have also been observed chasing prey after a missed attack. Prey is usually attacked at the surface.[28]
Off California, sharks immobilize northern elephant seals with a large bite to the hindquarters (which is the main source of the seal's mobility) and wait for the seal to bleed to death. This technique is especially used on adult male elephant seals which can be as large or larger than the hunter and are potentially dangerous adversaries. Prey is normally attacked sub-surface. Harbour seals are simply grabbed from the surface and pulled down until they stop struggling. They are then eaten near the bottom. California sea lions are ambushed from below and struck mid-body before being dragged and eaten.
Even though the great whites are known to generally avoid conflicts with each other, the phenomenon of cannibalism is not alien to this species. Large individuals may aggressively interact intraspecifically with small individuals. A 3 m (9.8 ft) long great white shark was nearly bitten in to two by a reportedly 6 m (20 ft) long great white shark in Stradbroke Island, near Brisbane in Australia.[32]
Great white sharks are ovoviviparous (eggs develop and hatch in the uterus, and continue to develop until birth). The great white has an 11 month gestation period. The shark pup's powerful jaws begin to develop in the first month. The unborn sharks participate in intrauterine-cannibalism: stronger pups consume their weaker womb-mates. Delivery is in spring and summer.
Almost nothing is known about mating behavior. Some evidence points to the near-soporific effect of a large feast (such as a whale carcass) possibly inducing mating.
Oh and don't forget this theory; Feeding frenzy leading to orgies.
...
And in other news, I met up with Mae and a very interesting man at a coffee shop in the city. I thought he was just one of those typical guys at first, but I found out that he is a Director of Special projects for a pharmaceutical company. Once he dropped the flirting act and we actually spoke? He had that kind of intensity that I admire; he was interesting. His name is Kevin. He invited me to one of his work parties/political deals.
And I met Sloane, while getting ready to go for a walk down at the beach. He's - well, I think he's more like Ashley and our other unique friends. *there are several hand-drawn pictures of horses, or goat looking eyes here and there on the page* He's a lawyer, one of the more high-priced ones in town. I've looked him up on the internet, it's easier than a phone book.
But he was another one; intelligent, good conversationalist, just seemed like a decent man. We didn't get to talk long, it was getting dark. But still, I could talk to him. And he gave me his business card. Not sure I'm going to need a lawyer any time soon but... I might want someone to go walking with. Just to talk.
((remember, unless you have physical access to her diary and can write something back? All comments to Anika should be considered ooc/meta))
At Seal Island, white sharks have been observed arriving and departing in stable "clans" of two to six individuals on yearly basis. Whether clan members are related is unknown, but they get along peacefully enough. In fact, the social structure of a clan is probably most aptly compared to that of a wolf pack: each member has a clearly established rank, and each clan has an alpha leader. When members of different clans meet, they establish social rank nonviolently through any of a fascinating variety of interactions
Hunting techniques vary by prey species. Off Seal Island the shark ambush cape fur seals from below at high speeds, hitting the seal mid-body. They go so fast that they can completely leave the water. The peak burst speed of these sharks is largely accepted in the scientific community to be above 40 kilometres per hour (25 mph). However further precision is still speculative.[27] They have also been observed chasing prey after a missed attack. Prey is usually attacked at the surface.[28]
Off California, sharks immobilize northern elephant seals with a large bite to the hindquarters (which is the main source of the seal's mobility) and wait for the seal to bleed to death. This technique is especially used on adult male elephant seals which can be as large or larger than the hunter and are potentially dangerous adversaries. Prey is normally attacked sub-surface. Harbour seals are simply grabbed from the surface and pulled down until they stop struggling. They are then eaten near the bottom. California sea lions are ambushed from below and struck mid-body before being dragged and eaten.
Even though the great whites are known to generally avoid conflicts with each other, the phenomenon of cannibalism is not alien to this species. Large individuals may aggressively interact intraspecifically with small individuals. A 3 m (9.8 ft) long great white shark was nearly bitten in to two by a reportedly 6 m (20 ft) long great white shark in Stradbroke Island, near Brisbane in Australia.[32]
Great white sharks are ovoviviparous (eggs develop and hatch in the uterus, and continue to develop until birth). The great white has an 11 month gestation period. The shark pup's powerful jaws begin to develop in the first month. The unborn sharks participate in intrauterine-cannibalism: stronger pups consume their weaker womb-mates. Delivery is in spring and summer.
Almost nothing is known about mating behavior. Some evidence points to the near-soporific effect of a large feast (such as a whale carcass) possibly inducing mating.
Oh and don't forget this theory; Feeding frenzy leading to orgies.
...
And in other news, I met up with Mae and a very interesting man at a coffee shop in the city. I thought he was just one of those typical guys at first, but I found out that he is a Director of Special projects for a pharmaceutical company. Once he dropped the flirting act and we actually spoke? He had that kind of intensity that I admire; he was interesting. His name is Kevin. He invited me to one of his work parties/political deals.
And I met Sloane, while getting ready to go for a walk down at the beach. He's - well, I think he's more like Ashley and our other unique friends. *there are several hand-drawn pictures of horses, or goat looking eyes here and there on the page* He's a lawyer, one of the more high-priced ones in town. I've looked him up on the internet, it's easier than a phone book.
But he was another one; intelligent, good conversationalist, just seemed like a decent man. We didn't get to talk long, it was getting dark. But still, I could talk to him. And he gave me his business card. Not sure I'm going to need a lawyer any time soon but... I might want someone to go walking with. Just to talk.
((remember, unless you have physical access to her diary and can write something back? All comments to Anika should be considered ooc/meta))
