Artificial shark birth
Posted on November 18th, 2008 by Ali Perkins
Grey Nurse Sharks are in danger, especially on Australia’s east coast where only a few hundred individuals are thought to exist. However, in a world first, researchers at the NSW Department of Primary Industries have built an artificial uterus, which scientists believe will one day boost offspring numbers of Grey Nurse Sharks.
Grey nurse shark at South West Rocks, Australia by Ali Perkins.
Watch a 5′33″ news clip on the ABC Catalyst website.
Filed under: Ali Perkins, News/Current Affairs
