Yes, the famous great white shark known as Deep Blue was widely believed to be pregnant during several of her notable sightings, evidenced by her significant girth and barrel-shaped body, though her massive size could also be attributed to feasting, with experts suggesting she was a mature female possibly in her 50s carrying pups. Her large size and calm demeanor during encounters off Mexico and Hawaii led researchers to think she was heavily pregnant, a common reason for large females to be near the surface feeding on whale carcasses, say ABC7, ABC News and WJCT Public Media.

How many babies has Deep Blue had?

Shark experts believe Deep Blue is about 50 years old and was possibly pregnant and about to give birth when the encounter took place. Experts said it's possible that she has given birth to more than 100 babies in her lifetime.

Who is bigger, Deep Blue or Haole Girl?

Description. Haole Girl is claimed to be one of the largest great white sharks, roughly the same size as Deep Blue, which was estimated to be around 20 ft. The similar size has caused confusion about which shark was actually filmed by Ocean Ramsey in Hawaii.

Which shark is pregnant for 3 years?

One of the most remarkable characteristics of the frilled shark is its extremely long gestation period. Female ruffed sharks are pregnant for at least 3.5 years, which is the longest known gestation period for a vertebrate. This long gestation period allows the embryos to fully develop before they are born.

Do 25 foot great whites exist?

No, 25-foot great white sharks are considered unrealistic; the largest reliably measured great whites are around 20-21 feet, though some reports suggest bites on carcasses indicate they might reach 25 feet, but this isn't confirmed for living sharks, with most females averaging 15-16 feet and males 11-13 feet. While the Jaws shark was fictionalized at 25 feet, scientists believe 20 feet is near the anatomical limit, though occasional very large females, like the famous "Deep Blue," can approach or slightly exceed this length.
 

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What is the oldest shark still alive today?

The oldest living shark is the Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus), which is the longest-living vertebrate known, with some individuals estimated to live over 400 years, potentially exceeding 500 years, making them ancient creatures that could have been born before the 17th century.

Which animal lives up to 400 years?

The Greenland shark is the animal known to live up to 400 years, making it the longest-living vertebrate, with some estimated to be around 392 years old, and potentially reaching 500 years, living incredibly slow lives in the deep Arctic. While other creatures like black corals and glass sponges can live even longer (thousands of years), the Greenland shark holds the record for vertebrates.

What is the longest pregnancy of a shark?

Pregnancy length can vary significantly by species. The spiny dogfish shark can carry young for about two years, while basking sharks can do so for as long as three years. The frilled shark can wait 3.5 years before giving birth.

Is Deep Blue as big as an orca?

Deep Blue weighs about 5,000 pounds and measures 21 feet long, far less than the average killer whale, which can be 26 feet long and weigh 16,000 pounds. Killer whales are believed to have a stronger bite force than great white sharks, though exact measurements for orcas are not available.

Has anyone ever seen a whale shark give birth?

One of the greatest secrets that whale sharks hold is where they give birth. Truly little is understood about their reproductive lifecycle because only one pregnant female – caught by a commercial fishing boat in 1995 – has ever been examined. Births have never been recorded.

Do great white sharks mate for life?

This means that the male shark will insert one of his two claspers (a modified pelvic fin) into the female's cloaca (a common opening for the reproductive, excretory, and digestive systems) to deposit his sperm. Great White Sharks are not monogamous and will mate with multiple partners during a breeding season.

Why are shark eggs corkscrew?

Shark eggs, particularly those of horn sharks and Port Jackson sharks, are spiral-shaped to help the mother wedge them securely into rocky crevices on the seafloor, protecting the developing pup from predators and strong currents until it hatches months later. This corkscrew design acts like a natural anchor, keeping the eggs in a safe, hidden spot where they are less likely to be dislodged or eaten.
 

Do male sharks bite female sharks when mating?

Often, the male must bite the female's back, flanks and fins, sometimes inflicting serious looking wounds, in order to get into a position to mate. For this reason, some female sharks have skin nearly twice as thick as males.

Which animal has a 1000 year lifespan?

The tubeworm Escarpia laminata that lives in deep sea cold seeps regularly reaches the age of between 100 and 200 years, with some individuals determined to be more than 300 years old. Some may live for over 1,000 years.

What eats a Greenland shark?

While their diet consists mostly of various fish species, they have also been found to eat seals, small whales, and even drowned land animals like horses and reindeer! Due to the large size of Greenland sharks (adults can reach lengths up to 6 meters (20 feet), they have no natural known predators.

Who can live 500 years?

The Ancient Mariner: The Greenland Shark's Unparalleled Lifespan The Greenland shark holds the astounding title of the longest-living vertebrate on Earth, with individuals estimated to live for up to 500 years.

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