In 2023, Tropical Storm Hilary struck Southern California; 22 juvenile great white sharks abandoned their San Diego nursery and returned after conditions improved

Young great white sharks moved from their nursery habitat during Tropical Storm Hilary. Researchers tracked twenty-two sharks using acoustic tags to observe their movements. Many sharks left the area and returned within weeks after conditions improved. The storm caused a significant drop in sea-surface temperature, affecting the sharks. This study offers new insights into marine species’ responses to extreme weather events.

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