What happened to North American coastal waters when the great white shark population decreased?(1 point)

Question

Responses

The clam population increased.
The clam population increased.

The oyster population increased.
The oyster population increased.

The ray population increased.
The ray population increased.

The scallop population increased.

Answer 1

When the great white shark population decreased in North American coastal waters, the ray population increased. This increase in rays can lead to further ecological changes, including declines in populations of their prey, such as shellfish. Therefore, the correct response is:

The ray population increased.