Photo: Sharks Travel "Superhighways," Visit "Cafes"



A great white shark in Mexico may be traveling a popular "superhighway" en route to feeding hot spots, new research suggests.

Scientists are studying migration patterns of sharks—rapidly declining due to overfishing—to help pinpoint the most important areas for conservation.

Photograph by Raul Touzon/National Geographic


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