Del 245 Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Hybrid sharks swarm east coast * by: John Ross * From: The Australian * January 03, 2012 12:00AMhttp://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/health-science/hybrid-sharks-swarm-east-coast/story-e6frg8y6-1226235110122AUSTRALIAN scientists say the discovery of interbred sharks off the east coast, the first hybrid sharks found, could signal the presence of "tropical" sharks in waters as far south as Sydney.But it's the scale of the discovery that has astonished them. Multiple generations of the new creature have been identified in five locations between northern NSW and far north Queensland.whats next.. sharks with fricken lazers on their heads??? statesquider, JMIG and urhookedfish 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ranger 48 Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 I just went to look at that link, but unfortunately it contains little information....in fact, none more than the two sentences you have already posted."Hybrid sharks swarming east coast" sounds very sensationalised, but no real supporting information of any kind has been provided.I would be very interested to read a more detailed and factual report if anything is available. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Del 245 Posted January 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 im the same ranger, and am Googling it now.. Ranger 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Del 245 Posted January 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 try this one. http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2012/01/02/Hybrid-sharks-found-in-Australia/UPI-10171325546276/?spt=hs&or=sn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Del 245 Posted January 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 and a little more http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/jaws-jumble-mongrel-shark-a-world-first/story-e6frgcjx-1226234965295 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 whats next.. sharks with fricken lazers on their heads???Talk about a Hybrid Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ranger 48 Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 So it's a species of black tipped reef shark (Carcharhinus tilstoni), hybridised with another species of black tipped reef shark (Carcharhinus limbatus).Maybe not as sensational as the reporter from The Australian would have us believe, and Black tipped reef sharks are already known to show large variations in genetic make-up.From my own little knowledge on the subject, hybridisation amongst species is nothing new, and it happens commonly with many different animals. Just look at your own breed of pet dog, or your coloured budgies. In fact, if I were to ever mate with my wife, our offspring would also be a hybrid..........Chinglish! Maybe this hybridisation is natures way of ensuring the survival of the species by allowing them to range further, and in turn, being a commercial species it may mean more flake on our plate!Although it's interesting to hear of these finds and this research, I cant say that I have any worries about it, other than how the presence of sharks may affect other species in the food change. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phear 0 Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 i wonder if they will be able to handle the water down here as they say they can handle cooler water. that would be interesting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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