Satellite tagging reveals birthing migration of scalloped hammerhead shark from Galapagos to Panama

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Scientists documented the first birthing migration of a critically endangered scalloped hammerhead shark, tracked for nearly seven months over 6,000 km. The pregnant female shark traveled from the Galapagos Islands to Panama's coast, believed to be a birthing ground, then moved to international waters. This discovery highlights the species' complex life cycle and extensive movements, emphasizing the need for broader conservation efforts beyond protected areas.


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