DNA in seawater reveals lost hammerhead sharks

ScienceDaily
Nov 8, 2025, 11:03 am234 ptsTop
A revolutionary eDNA test detects endangered hammerhead sharks using genetic traces left in seawater, eliminating the need to capture or even see them. This powerful tool could finally uncover where these elusive species still survive, and help protect them before they disappear for good.

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