As the fight to conserve sharks and rays in Mozambique is stepped up, the identification of a leopard shark habitat is the topic of a new study recently completed. The study makes it clear the need for bold new protections. A spin-off is the Wildbook for Leopard Sharks, a global online database that allows scuba divers to submit their photos to support research around the world.Â
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