SloveniaScientists have confirmed that a shark caught in the Adriatic Sea near Rogoznica in 2023 was indeed a great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias), resolving a previous dispute. Initially identified as such, Croatian marine biologist Alen Soldo later questioned this identification, suggesting it might be an Atlantic sharpnose shark (Lamna nasus). A team of 29 international experts reviewed all available data and concluded that the physical and dental characteristics of the specimen align with those of a young great white shark. The study emphasized the importance of considering multiple features rather than relying on a single trait for species identification. Great white sharks are rare in the Adriatic, making public observations and photographs valuable for research.
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