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60 Minutes May 2, 2026 39m

Sharks | 60 Minutes Full Episodes

Summary

The transcript explores the mysterious disappearance of great white sharks from the coastal waters around Cape Town, South Africa, where they were once abundant. Scientists and conservationists are puzzled by the dramatic decline, with evidence of shark carcasses washing up on beaches with their livers surgically removed and sightings dropping from hundreds per year to virtually none. The story highlights the potential environmental and ecological implications of this phenomenon, suggesting a significant disruption to the marine ecosystem and raising urgent questions about the fate of these apex predators.

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