Shark reproduction varies among species, but generally, they are ovoviviparous. Females lay eggs inside their bodies, where they develop and hatch.

How Do Sharks Reproduce

Later, they give birth to live offspring. Some sharks are oviparous, laying eggs externally, while others are true viviparous, where the young develop inside the mother.

Shark reproduction is often slow, with few offspring, making their conservation vulnerable to fishing and habitat degradation.