The shark, nicknamed 'Genie', was first spotted near Wolf Island to the north of the Galapagos Marine Reserve on July 2021. Researchers tracked its epic voyage, which was spread out across 546 days.
'Understanding the migratory pathways of silky and other threatened pelagic sharks is crucial for developing effective management strategies to revert ongoing global population declines,' said Dr Pelayo Salinas de León, lead author of the study.
Genie traveled more than 17,000 miles over 546 days, smashing previous records. Dr. Salinas de León emphasized the need for a coordinated global response to protect threatened shark species.
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