
These Sharks Aren’t Gone, Just Harder to Find
For years, the future for Wales’ angelshark population has looked bleak. Once a common sight in coastal waters of the British Isles, these sharks have become a rare and mysterious figure. Official assessments suggest their numbers have plummeted by as much as 70% since 1970, and they’ve been listed as Critically Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature since 2006.
However, a new study led by the Zoological Society of London reveals an unexpected twist in this animal’s tale: their decline might not be as severe as initially thought. It seems that angelsharks have become more elusive, rather than disappearing entirely.
Source: www.forbes.com