News Life Parenthood: Male sharks need not apply Some female sharks may be able to reproduce without males By Dina Fine Maron October 10, 2008 at 8:58 am - More than 2 years ago Share this:Share Share via email (Opens in new window) Email Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to print (Opens in new window) Print When male sharks are not available, female sharks may have a back-up option for reproduction — do it themselves. SINGLE PARENT A study reveals that blacktip sharks, Carcharhinus limbatus, may be able to reproduce without mating. Matthew D.
