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Scientists Artificially Inseminate Leopard Sharks To Boost Diversity

A leopard shark is released back into the aquarium after being artificially inseminated with wild leopard shark sperm at Sydney Aquarium (Credit: AFP)

A black-and-cream leopard shark enters a hypnotic-like state of relaxation as scientists at Sydney Aquarium carefully roll her onto her back in a small pool.

The shark, named Zimba, is one of the first captive leopard sharks in the world to be artificially inseminated with the sperm of wild sharks in an attempt to build populations around the world.

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