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Deep Blue: The 50-Year-Old Great White Queen
11 Jan
Summary
- Deep Blue, a great white shark, is estimated to be 50-60 years old.
- The shark is approximately 20-21 feet long and weighs 4,500 pounds.
- Cinematographer Mike Bolton captured footage of Deep Blue in 2013.
Footage from 2013 has surfaced, revealing Deep Blue, a great white shark believed to be the largest ever recorded. Cinematographer Mike Bolton captured this imagery, marking the first documented evidence of her existence. Deep Blue is estimated to be between 50 and 60 years old, an impressive age for her species.
This magnificent creature measures an estimated 20 to 21 feet in length and weighs approximately 4,500 pounds, with a girth comparable to a pregnant hippo. Bolton's footage, which shows Deep Blue dwarfing a diving cage, underscores the inherent dangers of close encounters with such apex predators.
Deep Blue has become an icon, with her footage circulating for years. Bolton's release of the 2013 clip clarifies the origin of these awe-inspiring visuals, offering a closer look at the 'queen of the female great white sharks.' He hopes she is still alive and thriving in her ocean habitat.
