Great White Shark 'Miss Pawla' Spotted Off Alabama Coast

Researchers document rare sightings of a young great white shark, challenging previous understanding of their migration patterns.

Miss Pawla, an eight-foot-long juvenile great white shark, was observed multiple times near Alabama's artificial reefs.
The sightings are unprecedented in Alabama, a state with few recorded shark encounters.
Researchers from the University of South Alabama captured the sightings, noting the shark's unique scarring.
The presence of great whites like Miss Pawla in Alabama waters suggests shifts in shark migration due to unknown factors.
Federal protection laws mandate the release of great whites if caught, underscoring their conservation status.