Novel behavioral observations and body scarring for the bluntnose sixgill shark (Hexanchus griseus) offer clues to reproductive patterns and potential mating events.

This article explores the reproductive behavior of bluntnose sixgill sharks in the deep sea. The researchers used remote deep-sea camera systems to observe the sharks and found evidence of mating scars on one female shark. However, they acknowledge that there could be other explanations for the scarring. The study emphasizes the need for further research on the reproductive habitats of deep-sea sharks and the importance of conservation efforts in these areas. Additionally, the article discusses the capture of a pregnant bluntnose sixgill shark in the Gulf of Tunis and highlights the importance of deep diving by large marine predators. It also emphasizes the need for diverse perspectives in deep-sea ocean field programs. [Extracted from the article]