Furthermore, the team monitored shifts in blood and hormones while the mother sharks laid eggs, explained lead-author Carolyn ...
Known best for their ability to "walk" on the sand and coral where they usually live, new research shows epaulette sharks could also defy assumptions in other ways.
Epaulette shark remain 'remarkably stable' throughout a reproduction process.
The results suggest that epaulette sharks can lay eggs without putting extra strain on their bodies or burning more energy.