Several groups are seeking to have the great white shark declared an endangered species by the federal government. (Al Seib, Los Angeles Times )
{"Image ImageDescription": "[20090106 (LA/D2) -- POSITIVE LIGHT: Documentary details the important role great white sharks play in a balanced ecosystem. -- PHOTOGRAPHER: Al Seib\u00a0\u00a0Los Angeles Times 20080502 (LA/D14,OC/D16) -- MYSTERIOUS: The mostly small- to medium-size white sharks in Southern California waters usually prey-switch from fish to mammals at about 12 feet, then gravitate toward seal rookeries. -- PHOTOGRAPHER: Al Seib\u00a0\u00a0Los Angeles Times 20071127 (LA/D9) -- BIG FISH, LITTLE FISH: A great white plies waters at Guadalupe Island, which has emerged as premier destination for divers seeking sharks. -- PHOTOGRAPHER: Al Seib\u00a0\u00a0Los Angeles Times] *** [Seib, Al -- - 128055.SP.1003.sharks.ALS GUADALUPE ISLAND, MEXICO Great White Sharks of Guadalupe Island, a 22-mile-long volcanic land mass 150 miles west of Baja California. The Island has become a new preeminent shark-diving location and there is competition between operators to lure passengers onto their boats.]", "Image Artist": "Al Seib"}