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A baby hammerhead shark was unexpectedly dropped from the sky onto a disc golf course in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, after being carried by an osprey, shocking witnesses who considered but ultimately decided against rescuing it due to survival concerns.
A hammerhead shark was unexpectedly dropped from the sky onto a disc golf course in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, after being carried by an osprey that lost its grip, highlighting a rare and unusual wildlife event.
Scientists have gained rare access to the development of hammerhead shark embryos, shedding light on the mystery of their unique heads. Unlike most shark species, hammerheads gestate their pups in utero, with up to 16 embryos nourished by umbilical cords before live birth. By salvaging embryos from deceased adult female sharks, researchers were able to document the entire set of developmental stages, creating a visual growth chart and uncovering insights into the evolution of these peculiar sharks.
A Florida paddleboarder had a close encounter with a hammerhead shark while participating in a long-distance paddleboard trip for charity. The paddleboarder initially thought she was picking up seaweed, but soon realized it was a shark following her. She was guided back to safety by her husband and believes the shark was just curious. Undeterred, she got back on her board and continued her trip.
A 14-foot great hammerhead shark washed up on an Alabama beach and researchers later found out the dead shark was pregnant with 40 pups. Researchers suspect the shark died from fishing mortality as great hammerheads are especially prone to the physiological effects of capture stress, more so than most other shark species. Officials with the school removed fin clips from the mother shark and each of the pups for research purposes. The pups will be preserved and donated to local classrooms for educational purposes.