Raja Ampat's leopard sharks were once plentiful but face near extinction due to commercial fishing and the lucrative shark trade. Only 20 adult sharks remain in their native waters. In response, marine biologists initiated a unique project to rewild these sharks. The project involves raising pup sharks in captivity, where they are taught vital hunting skills and closely monitored. Once prepared, these sharks are released back into the wild to rejuvenate the population and promote their survival against extinction threats.
Leopard sharks were once abundant in the waters of Indonesia's Raja Ampat archipelago but have been nearly wiped out due to commercial fishing and the lucrative shark trade.
Currently, only around 20 adult leopard sharks remain in these pristine waters, prompting a unique conservation project aimed at rewilding the species.
Marine biologists are raising pup sharks in captivity, teaching them essential hunting skills, and closely monitoring them before their release into their native habitat.
The efforts of conservationists in Raja Ampat are focused on restoring the leopard shark population and ensuring their survival to prevent total extinction.
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