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Do sharks lay eggs? Here's how the fish gives birth and what some eggs look like.

Maybe you've seen a "mermaid's purse" while walking on the beach. Not actually an accessory for the mythical creature, these small casings are the eggs of sharks and their relatives. For around 455 ...
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Aquarium surprised by shark born in a tank without males

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The Shreveport Aquarium in Louisiana kicked off 2025 with a ...
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Female sharks separated from males for 13 years give birth annually, scientists say

The common smooth-hound shark is listed as endangered. Solving the mysteries of its reproductive behaviors helps scientists learn how to keep the species alive. Getty Images/iStockphoto Female sharks ...
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‘Life... uh... finds a way’; shark egg hatches without male present at Shreveport Aquarium

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A very rare shark birth phenomenon has occurred at the Shreveport Aquarium. On Jan. 24, the Shreveport Aquarium reported that a Swell Shark egg was hatched without the ...
Charlotte Observer

Female sharks separated from males for 13 years give birth annually, scientists say

Female sharks at an aquarium in Italy have had recurring virgin births, scientists say. In a July 26 study published in Scientific Reports, researchers describe the female common smooth-hound sharks ...