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Juvenile smooth hammerhead shark discovery hints at climate-driven habitat shifts

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A juvenile smooth hammerhead shark was recently discovered in Galicia's Ría de Pontevedra, marking the first confirmed record of a young-of-the-year individual in the region and potentially the entire Iberian Peninsula. This discovery, along with recent sightings of adult smooth hammerheads closer to shore, suggests that these sharks may be increasing their presence in Galician waters. Researchers are investigating whether this is due to improved documentation or a broader trend of species range shifts driven by rising ocean temperatures. AI

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Juvenile smooth hammerhead shark discovery hints at climate-driven habitat shifts

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Melissa Cristina Márquez, Contributor ·

    Rare Hammerhead Discovery Suggests Climate Change Could Be Reshaping Shark Habitats

    A young smooth hammerhead shark discovered in northwestern Spain marks the first confirmed record of a newborn or recently born individual in Galicia and possibly the entire Iberian Peninsula. Combined with several recent sightings of adult smooth hammerheads in the region, the f…

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