Most people find sharks threatening. Who doesn’t have an image in their mind of a menacing shark fin racing through the ocean in search of its next meal? But it is the shark that is threatened.

The successful management of animals requires determining when and where animals give birth to protect their vulnerable life-stages (such as the newborn stage or throughout pregnancy) and specific ...

A shark having babies? Not always newsworthy. But a shark having babies after the mother shark in question had not been in the company of a male shark since her arrival at the facility back in 2019?

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The Shreveport Aquarium in Louisiana kicked off 2025 with a ...

Just in time for Christmas, an aquarium in Chicago heralded a virgin birth. Instead of mating, a zebra shark used her own genetic material to fertilize two eggs, Shedd Aquarium officials announced ...

The female epaulette shark lives in a habitat of her own at the Brookfield Zoo, located outside Chicago, where she's lived since 2019. Jim Schulz / CZS-Brookfield Zoo She don’t need no man. A shark in ...

The Shreveport Aquarium in Louisiana has witnessed something remarkable—a newborn shark pup in a tank that only houses female ...

This is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED from NPR News. I'm Debbie Elliott. You may have heard this week about what scientists are learning from the mysterious birth of a baby shark without a father. We explore ...

The next male hammerhead shark you spot may seem a little glum. News this week that a female shark at a Nebraska zoo has given birth without benefit of a male sperm. The phenomenon known as ...

Just in time for Christmas, an aquarium in Chicago heralded a virgin birth. Instead of mating, a zebra shark used her own genetic material to fertilize two eggs, Shedd Aquarium officials announced ...

Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET. When not wallowing in weird gear and iPad apps for cats, she can be found tinkering with her 1956 DeSoto.

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 ...