Recent fish and marine mammal sightings caught on video off the coast of South Florida have some longtime fishermen stunned—and, in at least one case, some local researchers shocked.
Video shows great white shark near the Florida Keys
In January, James Paskiewicz captured video of a great white shark when he was out on the water near the Keys. He said the encounter lasted for several minutes and the large fish seemed incredibly curious.
“It’s wonderful. I mean, it’s just, I’m totally fascinated by sharks and you know, as it’s basically a dream come true,” Paskiewicz said.
University of Miami researchers with the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science said great whites are like snowbirds seeking warmth. They migrate through the Atlantic Ocean to get to the Gulf…