Thousands of leopard sharks gather off the coast of La Jolla

Image: Andy Nosel

Every year, starting in June, thousands of leopard sharks gather off the coast of La Jolla near the Marine Room restaurant.

Why is this one spot so special? According to Scripps Institution of Oceanography, 97 percent of the sharks are pregnant females.

Resources:

KPBS, NPR: Increasing number of Leopard Sharks off La Jolla attracting snorkelers, scientists

Type
Phenomena
Subject
Life Science
NGSS Standards

3-LS1-1,LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms

MS-LS1-4,LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms

More Activities & Resources:

Halos form around the Sun

What causes a halo to appear around the sun?
Phenomena

High tide in Mission Bay happens at a different time than in La Jolla

Why do high and low tides vary between two locations within close proximity of one another?
Phenomena

Dry dock vessels can sink and float

Right under the Coronado Bridge is California's largest floating drydock.
Phenomena
A dark blue graphic with white text and a green button that says Donate Today

 

 

 

 

The Fleet Science Center invites you to connect to the power of science through FLEETtv!

FLEETTV

Fleet2Go

Virtual Events

More FLEETtv Videos