When the great white shark population decreased, the ray population increased. This is because great white sharks are apex predators and help keep ray populations in check. With fewer sharks, rays have fewer natural predators, leading to their population growth. This, in turn, can have cascading effects on the ecosystem.
What happened to North American coastal waters when the great white shark population decreased?(1 point)
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The ray population increased.
The ray population increased.
The clam population increased.
The clam population increased.
The oyster population increased.
The oyster population increased.
The scallop population increased.
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