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From 1995 to 2007, more than 1,700 immature lemon sharks were caught, tagged, and released. The implanted tags, plus subsequent recaptures and DNA analysis, showed that more than half of the 3- to 7-year-old sharks caught off Bimini were born locally and had lingered near their birthplace for years.
STONY BROOK (US)—Coastal development on tropical islands may threaten shark populations and surrounding ecosystems, according to a new long-term study that finds young sharks are homebodies, staying near their coastal birthplace for many years. Continue…
