Rare Leopard Shark Mating Event Filmed in New Caledonia

Scientists have filmed a rare event: leopard sharks mating!

These sharks, found in the Indo-Pacific, are endangered.

The footage showed a female shark with two males.

The males held the female for 90 minutes, then the mating lasted just under two minutes total.

This is the first time this has been recorded in the wild, providing insights into their behavior.

The discovery could help scientists protect these sharks by informing conservation efforts, and understanding their reproduction.

Scientists also wonder if multiple males contribute to fertilizing a single female's eggs each season.