Where Are Baby Whale Sharks? New Research Maps Their Hidden Birthplaces
Baby whale sharks remain one of the biggest mysteries in marine science, but new research suggests their birthplaces may be ...
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Do sharks lay eggs?
This is known as ovoviviparity. In 1996, a paper documented the case of a whale shark that was dubbed a 'megamamma'. The animal, which was harpooned off the coast of Taiwan, was found to be carrying ...
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Rare sperm whale washes up on shore
(CNN) - A rarely seen and little-understood species of whale washed up on a California beach. A pygmy sperm whale washed up on the shore at Pismo State Beach on Valentine’s Day. It’s exciting for ...
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Whale sharks: Meet the world's biggest shark
The biggest whale shark egg ever recorded was found in the Gulf of Mexico in 1953 - it was more than 30 centimetres long and contained a 35-centimetre-long embryo. Whale shark numbers are decreasing ...