Posts tagged: Pregnant Females

Salmon Shark Pupping and Nursery Grounds in the North Pacific

Salmon sharks occur throughout the North Pacific, most commonly ranging from 65ºN latitude to 35ºN in the west and to 30ºN in the east. They are most concentrated between 50ºN and 60ºN latitude, with northern and southern range extremes of approximately 70ºN and 10ºN latitude . And occur individually and in large aggregations. Vertical distribution [...]

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Pelagic Species Are Based on Examination

With the exception of the pelagic stingray, which has been the subject of limited captive study, data on the reproduction of pelagic species are based on examination of wild-caught specimens. Since these animals are large and difficult to handle, studies are often based on relatively few specimens. These limited data are usually collected in different [...]

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