For Mr. McBride, the captain of the converted crabbing vessel, precise organization of this equipment would be crucial to ensnare a creature that drew his ship to these waters: a great white shark. By monitoring the movement and behavior of these fish, researchers hope to prove a theory that this swath of the Long Island coastline serves as a great white breeding ground. “You want those little fish to grow up into big fish and produce more little fish,” Mr. Curtis said. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyThe sheer size and strength of a great white shark makes it difficult for researchers to tag the fish, Mr. Fischer said. “It’s science, not fishing.”PhotoAfter scanning the waters from dawn until dusk, the team did not see any signs of a great white shark.

Source: New York Times August 16, 2016 18:48 UTC