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The starry smooth-hound shark is considered an abundant species off the Irish coast, and they were thought to grow and reproduce quickly. However, new research shows that they actually take twice as long to mature as previously thought, and produce just one pup every two years. Knowing this, along with the fact that they're a sought-after species on the European continent, means conservationists have a new species to worry about. Article continues: Ireland's Newly-Studied Smooth-Hound Sharks Already Under Threat
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