Satellite tags show how white sharks travel

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Satellite tags show how white sharks travel

Date: 15 December 2004

Scientists are using satellites to follow the movements of four white sharks fitted with tracking tags at North Neptune Island near Port Lincoln, South Australia, in mid-November.

The male sharks, which range in length from 3.2-3.8 metres and weigh 300-500 kilograms, had travelled 500-700 kilometres in the first three weeks since being tagged.

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The white sharks have been named Rolf, Bomber, Michael and Sam C. Their tracks can be viewed on this website white sharks
 
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