Tuesday, July 21, 2026
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São Paulo archipelago serves as a breeding ground for endangered sharks

The critically endangered sand tiger shark (Carcharias taurus) appears to have found a refuge off the northern coast of the state of São Paulo, Brazil, for mating and reproduction. This was revealed in a study conducted by scientists and divers in the Alcatrazes Archipelago, a protected marine area...

São Paulo archipelago serves as a breeding ground for endangered sharks
Image: Phys.org
The critically endangered sand tiger shark (Carcharias taurus) appears to have found a refuge off the northern coast of the state of São Paulo, Brazil, for mating and reproduction. This was revealed in a study conducted by scientists and divers in the Alcatrazes Archipelago, a protected marine area located 35 kilometers (22 miles) off the coast of São Sebastião.

Originally published at Phys.org

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