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This was a great white shark hotspot. Then they mysteriously vanished | 60 Minutes

Great white sharks have abandoned a former hotspot in South Africa. Some pin the blame on a pair of orcas. Others point the finger at another culprit: humans.

Published April 12, 2026, 11:17 PM

Updated April 13, 2026, 12:51 AM4.5K

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This was a great white shark hotspot. Then they mysteriously vanished | 60 Minutes

Great white sharks have abandoned a former hotspot in South Africa. Some pin the blame on a pair of orcas. Others point the finger at another culprit: humans.

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This was a great white shark hotspot. Then they mysteriously vanished | 60 Minutes

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