Researchers found a female zebra shark gave birth to pups through parthenogenesis, a.k.a. "virgin births" Melissa Montoya is an associate editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2022.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- At six and a half feet long zebra sharks are one of the largest species at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium. The endangered animals, which are native to Indonesia, have been a fixture at the ...

DRAPER — The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium is welcoming its newest resident — a beautiful zebra shark — with a naming contest. The female zebra shark is almost 6 feet long and is about 3 years old.

Asexual reproduction is common for animals like starfish, deep-sea worms, and stick insects, but among vertebrates, it’s a rarity. A process called parthenogenesis allows some female animals to ...

The Georgia Aquarium has launched a new live webcam showing a zebra shark pup inside an egg case. The pup can be seen moving about inside what is also called a mermaid’s purse. The dark spot near the ...

A female epaulette shark at the Brookfield Zoo in Illinois gave birth despite not being around a male in years, officials said. Photos show the “surprise” pup ...

Scientists say the video offers a unique look into shark mating behavior—and might also help with conservation efforts.

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A Louisiana aquarium has a new star — and a mystery — on its hands after a baby shark was born in a habitat without any males. The Shreveport Aquarium announced last week that Yoko the swell shark — ...

A baby shark is raising eyebrows in Italy because it was born to a mother who hasn't had contact with a male for at least a decade. The rare "miracle" has yet to be confirmed through DNA analysis, but ...

A Louisiana aquarium has a new star — and a mystery — on its hands after a baby shark was born in a habitat without any males. The Shreveport Aquarium announced last week that Yoko the swell shark — ...