News Digest - December

Our selection of top shark stories, highlighting the latest news and discoveries from around the world...

What White Patches On Whale Sharks Reveal About Ocean Pollution

8th December

Some whale sharks at Ningaloo Reef have displayed unusual white patches on their skin. Dr. Mark Meekan, a lead researcher from The University of Western Australia’s Ocean Institute, notes that these patches have raised concerns, as they may signal skin disease and potentially indicate poor health.

Scientists artificially inseminate leopard sharks to boost diversity

16th December

One of the first captive leopard sharks in the world to be artificially inseminated with the sperm of wild sharks in an attempt to build populations around the world.