Sharks in an Italian aquarium keep having 'virgin birth' after years without males

[Grim Reaper 6]

Captive female sharks at an aquarium in Italy keep reproducing on their own with no males involved, indicating that it could be a vital survival mechanism, according to a new study.

In the study published July 26 in the journal Scientific Reports, the scientists documented repeated asexual reproduction in two common smooth hound sharks (Mustelus mustelus), which are classified as an endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The sharks are usually found in the Mediterranean Sea and other warm waters but are threatened by illegal fishing..

https://www.livescience.com/animals/sharks/sharks-in-an-italian-aquarium-keep-having-virgin-birth-after-years-without-males

[Kiwicami]

I wonder how many other species can reproduce asexually, the Asian water dragon is one of them, and i know frogs can actually change their gender if there isn't enough females around, unfortunately there isn't many studies on frogs and their intersexuality, i find all this super fascinating.

[Alchopwn]

So... The blessed virgin Mary was actually a hound shark?