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"Unintended Discovery: Silky Sharks' Astonishing Fin Regeneration"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News

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While studying the migration of silky sharks off the coast of Florida, researcher Chelsea Black accidentally documented the rare phenomenon of a shark regenerating a sabotaged dorsal fin. After tagging the sharks for her Ph.D. research, she discovered one of the tagged sharks with a large wound in its dorsal fin, likely caused by human interference. A year later, the shark was spotted with a completely healed and 10.7% larger dorsal fin, showcasing an extraordinary feat of regeneration. This discovery sheds light on the remarkable resilience of sharks and highlights the importance of wildlife protection and conservation efforts.

"Silky Shark's Astonishing Fin Regeneration Stuns Scientists"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Conversation

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While studying the migration patterns of silky sharks off the coast of Jupiter, Florida, a researcher inadvertently documented the rare phenomenon of a shark regenerating a dorsal fin that had been sabotaged by human interference. The injured shark, tagged as #409834, was found to have completely healed and regenerated more than half of its dorsal fin within 332 days, showcasing the species' remarkable resilience and ability to endure. This discovery sheds light on the extraordinary healing capabilities of sharks and underscores the importance of conservation efforts for these ancient and resilient creatures.