Captive Great White Feeds

February 08, 2008

The Monterey Bay Aquarium has revolutionized the way that great white sharks are kept in captivity. Previously, few other aquariums were able to do this with much success. Since the fearsome fish needs its space, and will actually eat its aquarium mates, the MBA only houses individual great whites for a certain period of time before releasing them back into the wild. The latest release occurred just a few days ago and was chronicled here.

Staffers must keep their distance when feeding great whites, which like to consume sushi-grade fish. The sharks might develop a taste for human arm, however, should they ever tire of seafood. Here's how scientists and staff manage to keep their toothy charges satiated.

Once returned to the wild, great white sharks display their unbelievable skills as ocean predators, as the below demonstrates.