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Saving South African sharks scientifically

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Jason Boswell
March 7, 2023

South Africa is using a wide range of hi-tech methods and education programs to help observe and protect the over 200 species of shark that live in its oceans. Go along for a deep dive.

Jason Boswell Jason Boswell is a reporter based in Cape Town, South Africa.
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