Only female sharks come close to shore in False Bay

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 Researchers have discovered that only female great white sharks come close to shore in False Bay, Cape Town.

The research, led by local shark scientist Alison Kock, tracked the movements of 56 tagged white sharks of both sexes in the bay for 3 years.

She told The Cape Times that they've known for some time that white sharks come inshore in False Bay in spring and summer, but it was interesting to learn that only females do.

According to the report, the sharks congregated in the bay around Seal Island in autumn and winter, feeding on seals.