A handler in Indonesia holds Jelly, the first of seven eggs bred at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium to hatch as part of a global shark conservation effort. At just 9.8 inches long and weighing roughly ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A female zebra shark (Stegostoma fasciatum) has given birth by fertilizing her own eggs, despite ...

A team spanning 15 countries is raising endangered sharks from aquariums and reintroducing them to the wild, starting in Indonesia. It's never been done at this scale, but experts think the plan might ...

Once abundant in the clear waters around Indonesia’s Raja Ampat islands, zebra sharks (Stegostoma tigrinum) were admired for their striking beauty. However, unregulated fishing in the 1990s and early ...

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Asexual reproduction is common for animals like starfish, deep-sea worms, and stick insects, but among vertebrates, it’s a rarity. A process called parthenogenesis allows some female animals to ...

When Laurie was a kid, she had recurrent nightmares that featured her getting eaten by a shark. Decades later, Laurie goes to sleep next to them (or at least in the same house). She’s the proud owner ...

Owning a shark and keeping it in a home aquarium has become cool — and it’s no longer just the province of tech bros and celebrities. But experts note that most home aquariums are inadequate and can ...