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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Amelia Neath

Megamouth shark mystery solved as pregnant animal washes up on beach

Courtesy of the National Museum of the Philippines

Scientists made a remarkable discovery after a megamouth shark washed up on the shores of Aurora, Philippines last month.

The 18-foot shark was found to be recently pregnant with seven pups, who looked to have been expelled from her body on the shore, confirming to scientists for the first time that the elusive creatures give birth to their offspring instead of laying eggs.

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