An American TV show aired on July 31st, reporting that a massive shark nearly 3.7 meters long was spotted near the waters off Long Island, New York, attacking other large marine animals and stirring up heated discussion.
The program pointed out that the shark allegedly bit a humpback whale near Montauk, leaving a bite mark about 61 centimeters long on the whale's body. It also attacked a gray seal, leaving a wound 56 centimeters long, and preyed on a 400-pound tuna.
Some marine scientists believe that the injuries to these large marine animals indicate that a giant shark is active in the area. There was even a theory raised that a nuclear waste leak in the Hudson Canyon led to genetic mutations turning the shark into a super shark.
In any case, underwater investigation results show that the shark is most likely just a pregnant shortfin mako shark, possessing exceptionally fast and deadly hunting skills. The area involved is currently a breeding ground for shortfin mako sharks, and these large female sharks may be hunting to feed their developing young.