Cristina Zenato

Cristina Zenato Instagram – She or He.
How do we recognize male from female shark?
Contrary to most of the marine life, the one of sharks is visible at a glance.
Look at the second set of abdominal fins, known as pelvic fins.
A male has two extensions known as claspers; a female has a slit known as cloaca.
1. Image of male Caribbean Reef shark, Black Spot (note claspers showing behind pelvic fins)
2. Male anatomy
3. Female anatomy
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