Article 6SFH2 Largest great white shark ever caught in Queensland control program was pregnant with four pups

Largest great white shark ever caught in Queensland control program was pregnant with four pups

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Female almost the length of a shipping container was found dead on a drumline in August, primary industries department has revealed

The largest great white shark ever caught in Queensland's shark control program died while pregnant with four pups, the primary industries department has revealed.

A female white shark was found dead on a shark-catching drumline near Gladstone in August. Queensland's Department of Primary Industries took samples for research purposes and has been collaborating with researchers interstate, a spokesperson said.

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