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'One of the holy grails of shark science': Watch 1st ever footage of baby great white shark moments after birthA newborn great white shark has been seen in the wild for the first time, and the discovery could help scientists finally solve a longstanding mystery about the threatened species.
By Melissa Hobson Published
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Color-changing fish turns black with rage when provokedAggressive little male fish from Indonesia turn black when angry to show their dominance, scientists discover.
By Richard Pallardy Published
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Humans now kill 80 million sharks per year, 25 million of which are threatened speciesCatch data from 2012 to 2019 reveal shark deaths from fishing increased from 76 million to 80 million per year. Researchers stress that more action is needed to save threatened species.
By Melissa Hobson Published
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How a scientist accidentally discovered a shark that regenerated its mutilated fin: 'The revelation was astonishing'An adult male silky shark was spotted with a huge chunk of its fin missing. A year later, it had almost completely regrown. Here's the amazing story behind the discovery.
By Chelsea Black Published
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Bizarre incident of fish jumping out of water in Philippines caused by upwelling, not earthquakeCountless sardines beached themselves on an island in the Philippines around 48 hours before a major earthquake. But experts say a phenomenon known as "upwelling" was to blame instead.
By Harry Baker Published
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Super-healing shark regrows its fin after humans cut a huge chunk offThe shark is only the second in history to be observed regrowing a dorsal fin.
By Patrick Pester Published
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Pregnant megamouth shark seen for 1st time after female washes up dead with 7 pupsA megamouth shark that was pregnant with seven pups when it washed ashore in the Philippines has revealed secrets about how this elusive species gives birth.
By Lydia Smith Published
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Ocean pout: The fish with antifreeze bloodOcean pout live in frigid waters from Labrador in Canada to North Carolina and have evolved a blood protein that serves as antifreeze.
By Richard Pallardy Published
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Great white shark ripped in 2 was 'loaded' with orca DNA, scientists sayScientists have analyzed the remains of a great white shark that washed up in Australia in October and confirmed orcas disemboweled the predator to eat its liver — a first in these waters.
By Sascha Pare Published
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