The strange story of Norfolk Island’s super-sized sharks
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Norfolk Island, a remote South Pacific outpost, is home to an unusually large population of super-sized tiger sharks. The presence of these exceptionally massive sharks is a defining feature of the island, leading locals and visitors alike to frequently experience dramatic encounters that evoke classic cinematic tropes about large marine predators.
While the signs at the local airport welcome travelers to paradise, the waters surrounding the island support a marine ecosystem that fosters the growth of these giant sharks. The phenomenon is widely recognized across the island, with nearly everyone having a personal story or notable moment related to the sheer scale of the local marine life.
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Stuff (Wellington/Auckland, New Zealand) (NZ)Contrasts the island's welcoming paradise image with the presence of giant sharks
The Age (Melbourne, Australia) (AU)Focuses on personal encounters and local experiences with the oversized marine predators
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