Scientists discover a genetic lifeline for the endangered shortfin mako shark

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Jan 29, 2025, 12:10 pm146 pts
Shortfin makos are the fastest sharks in the sea, but they're failing to outpace the scale of overfishing that is driving them to extinction. Global demand for their meat and lucrative fins has placed this predator on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's (IUCN) endangered list and on Appendix II…

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