Well, they would if they were bony fish and had air bladders, but sharks have zero bones (except what they’ve swallowed!) and zero air bladders. If they’re not moving, they sink.
Yeah, forgot about the sink or swim... hmmmm.. article says it was probably just a bigger great white - 16 ft - which doesn’t sound big enough, I’d think a 25-fter would be called for here.
>>>sharks have zero bones (except what they’ve swallowed!)
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“The skeleton of the shark has evolved and adapted to suit and aid the habitat, migration, hunting habits and diet of these acclaimed carnivores. Unlike terrestrial animals, humans, and even other marine animals, sharks’ skeletons are made purely of cartilage and connective tissue, or muscle. There is no bone.
This type of skeleton means that the shark is lighter, as cartilage is about half the density of bone. This is important because, unlike other fish, the shark has no swim bladder to prevent it from sinking to the bottom of the ocean.”
more at link:
http://www.sharksinfo.com/skeleton.html