May 13, 2021 03:52 PM EDT A toothy predator with bloodthirstiness might not be such an uncomplicated sell as a needed species, but sharks play an important role in the ecosystem of oceans, and safeguarding them is as worthy an effort of conservation as any other. (Photo : Getty Images) Artificial Insemination Populations are reducing under threat from sharks, warming oceans, pollution, and fishing, and an essential tool in making sure their future is captive breeding programs. Aquariums and zoos across the world in these programs, collaborate to matchmake female and male sharks in such a way that genetic diversity can be promoted. This may imply pairing sharks up a long way from one another, so bringing the predicted lovers together IRL can be sort of an undertaking. A new study released in the journal Scientific Reports had the ability to create 97 baby sharks by making use of artificial insemination. Parents from across the country gave birth to these babies while others turned out not to have fathers at all.