Study of shark virgin birth shows offspring can survive long term

Monday, January 25, 2010 - 11:42 in Paleontology & Archaeology

Shark pups born to virgin mothers can survive over the long-term, according to new research published Jan. 25, 2010 in the Journal of Heredity. The study shows for the first time that some virgin births can result in viable offspring.

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