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A Chennai aquarium just gave 25 baby sharks a second chance at wild life after breeding them in captivity and teaching them to hunt. It's the first shark reintroduction program of its kind in India.
In waters where leopard sharks had nearly vanished, a Thai conservation project is releasing captive-bred shark pups into the ocean after training them with dedicated "shark nannies." The effort is part of a global movement to save shark species from extinction.
Four young leopard sharks glided into ocean waters off Thailand in December, the country's first attempt to save an endangered species by breeding them in aquariums and teaching them to survive in the wild. Once common sights for divers, these spotted sharks have nearly disappeared due to overfishing and habitat loss.
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Six years of research in Fiji reveals that bull sharks, known as aggressive predators, actually choose their friends and avoid certain individuals much like humans do. The discovery adds to growing evidence that sharks have complex social lives worth protecting.
Scientists aboard fishing boats in Greece's Amvrakikos Gulf are saving sharks and rays caught accidentally, discovering the region is a crucial nursery for threatened species. Over 95% of carefully handled sharks survive when released back to the sea.
Scientists watching 184 bull sharks over six years discovered something surprising: these ocean predators actively choose friends, swim together, and even avoid certain individuals. The findings challenge everything we thought we knew about shark social lives.
A four-meter sleeper shark was captured on camera nearly 500 meters deep in Antarctic waters, the first confirmed shark sighting this far south. The discovery reveals these mysterious creatures may have thrived undetected in Earth's coldest ocean for ages.
A shark species unseen by scientists for nearly two decades has turned up alive and well in Madagascar fishing villages. The blue-spotted bamboo shark may have been there all along, just hiding in plain sight.
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A groundbreaking genetic study suggests the shark family tree might need a major rewrite. Some ancient shark species may belong to their own separate branch of evolution.
Scientists in Australia are using laser beams and chemistry to unlock the secrets of one of the world's rarest sharks. The breakthrough technology could save the speartooth shark from extinction.
Queensland scientists discovered that relocating tiger sharks from beaches temporarily reduces risk to swimmers, buying about three months of safety. The breakthrough research offers hope for protecting both people and sharks along Australia's coast.
Scientists discovered that bull sharks, considered one of the ocean's most aggressive species, actively choose friends and form complex social bonds. Six years of underwater observation in Fiji revealed these misunderstood predators have surprisingly rich social lives.
A groundbreaking international treaty now safeguards migratory sharks and rays as they travel across the high seas, closing a dangerous protection gap. The agreement creates a pathway to establish marine protected areas in international waters where two-thirds of the ocean previously lacked comprehensive protection.
A new global atlas pinpoints 816 ocean areas that could save struggling shark and ray populations, covering less than 3% of the ocean. The map gives governments a clear roadmap to protect species that have declined over 70% since 1970.
A juvenile great white shark caught off Spain's coast in 2023 has scientists rethinking everything we thought we knew about these ocean giants. Turns out, they may have been quietly thriving in Mediterranean waters all along.
A juvenile great white shark caught off Spain's coast in 2023 sparked scientists to compile 160 years of sighting data, revealing these misunderstood ocean giants still call the Mediterranean home. The discovery offers hope for understanding and protecting this vulnerable species.
A fisherman in India destroyed his own $2,500 net to free a trapped whale shark, calling it "like my daughter." Two decades ago, he would have killed it for profit.
Scientists discovered that Greenland sharks survive for centuries despite hearts riddled with aging damage that would devastate other animals. Their secret resilience could unlock new ways to protect human hearts from aging.
India's oldest paramilitary force is phasing out foreign dog breeds by 2050, choosing indigenous dogs that are just as skilled and better adapted to local conditions. The Assam Rifles is leading the charge with disease-resistant dogs from Manipur and Tamil Nadu.
When a 12-foot great white shark clamped onto his swim fin and dragged him across the ocean floor, Luke Kuhn kept his cool and escaped unharmed. His quick reaction and dive buddy's support turned a terrifying moment into a story of survival.
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