Researchers Capture First-Ever Great White Shark Feeding on Whale Carcass Near Block Island

Marine researchers from Rhode Island documented a large great white shark feeding on a whale carcass near Block Island, marking what may be the first-ever recording of a great white shark in the state's waters. The Atlantic Shark Institute's director John David and Mystic Aquarium's animal rescue manager Sarah Klan responded to a report about the whale carcass location. After surveying approximately 130 square kilometers, they located the carcass a few kilometers offshore. During the observation, the shark, measuring about 2.5 meters in length, appeared healthy and was seen feeding exclusively on the whale carcass. The whale was identified as a large fin whale. This sighting could represent a significant milestone in documenting great white shark presence in Rhode Island's marine environment.