In just a decade, South Africa’s Gansbaai Bay transformed from a thriving great white shark haven to an ecosystem dramatically altered by the emergence of specialized orca predators. What began with a mysterious shark death in 2017 has evolved into a remarkable case study of marine predator dynamics and their cascading effects on ocean ecosystems. The transformation began on February 8, 2017, when a 2.6-meter female great white shark washed ashore in South Africa. Dr. Alison Towner, a marine biologist from Rhodes University, noted the absence of typical human-caused injuries like hook or net marks. This marked the beginning of … Continue reading Orca Attacks Drive Great White Sharks from Gansbaai, Disrupting Ecosystem