CroatiaScientists confirmed that a young shark was caught in the Adriatic Sea in 2023, initially identified as a great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias), one of the most endangered shark species in the Mediterranean. However, Split-based researcher Professor Alen Soldo disputed this identification, claiming the specimen belonged to the Atlantic sharpnose shark (Lamna nasus). The Institute for Oceanography and Fisheries later published a comment linking to a study in the international journal *Journal of Marine Science and Engineering*, which reaffirmed the identification as a great white shark. The institute emphasized the importance of critical scientific discourse and detailed analysis of available data to verify claims. A team of 29 scientists, including Croatian experts, reviewed the original photographs and refuted Soldo’s conclusions, highlighting the need for holistic assessments rather than relying solely on specific features like teeth.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a scientific debate between two researchers regarding the identification of a shark species found in the Adriatic Sea. It does not take a stance on the issue but reports both perspectives and the subsequent rebuttal by an international team of scientists. There is no evident slm
