Study Warns of Drastic Decline in Shark Populations by 2100

Research shows ocean warming and acidification could severely impact egg-laying sharks' survival rates.

Small-spotted catshark embryos show up to 90% mortality under extreme climate scenarios.
Study highlights the critical role of temperature and pH in shark embryo development.
Moderate climate scenarios still allow for high hatching success rates.
Findings underscore the importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Research presented at the Society for Experimental Biology Annual Conference.