Scientists Confirm Second-Ever Case of Virgin Birth by Shark
Thursday, October 9, 2008 - 23:28
in Biology & Nature
Scientists have confirmed the second-ever case of a "virgin birth" in a shark, indicating once again that female sharks can reproduce without mating and raising the possibility that many female sharks have this incredible capacity. This compelling new study will be published today in the latest issue of the Journal of Fish Biology, a leading international journal.