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Who needs males? Italian sharks go solo for baby-making
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Italian researchers reported the first case of virgin birth in the smooth-hound shark, where two female sharks produced offspring without male fertilization. This parthenogenesis, observed annually in captivity since 2020, reveals new insights into the reproduction of this endangered species. The smooth-hound shark faces population decline due to illegal fishing practices.
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