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Newborn whale shark discovery offers clues to elusive nursery grounds

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Scientists have discovered a 5-foot-long whale shark in Indonesia, providing a significant clue to the early life stages of these giants. This finding, along with previous scattered sightings, suggests that newborn whale sharks may favor sheltered bays with abundant food and reduced predator presence. This discovery could help solve the long-standing mystery surrounding their reproductive grounds. AI

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Newborn whale shark discovery offers clues to elusive nursery grounds

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

    Newborn Whale Shark Discovery Could Reveal Where These Giants Begin Life

    A 5-foot-long whale shark found in Indonesia may have given scientists one of their best clues yet about where these enormous fish spend the earliest weeks of life. The discovery in Saleh Bay, combined with decades of scattered sightings, suggests newborn whale sharks may seek sh…

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