Researchers in Israel have performed an ultrasound examination on a sandbar shark, revealing an advanced stage of pregnancy. The breakthrough discovery was made as part of a long-term study on local shark populations. The ultrasound provided valuable data on the reproductive habits of sandbar sharks in the Mediterranean, marking the first time a reproductive scan has been successfully conducted on this species in the region. The study aims to determine whether the waters off Hadera serve as a permanent birthing ground or a temporary transit area for pregnant sharks.