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A mortality rate of about 1 % per day was observed on Southeast 
Island among Laysan Albatross young. No mortality was observed on 
North Island or Grass Island which also have large populations of 
Albatrosses. The major mortality factor in the Black-footed Albatross 
population was sharks. Almost any bird sitting on the water for more 
than 5 minutes would be eaten. 
