First Record of a Sexually Mature Female Sharpnose Sevengill Shark, Heptranchias perlo, from the Eastern Mediterranean Sea

Key Points

• A sexually mature female sharpnose sevengill shark was recorded in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, expanding known ranges.
• The observation highlights the importance of monitoring marine species to understand their distribution.
• Analysis of marine biology records indicates potential changes in local ecosystems.
• This finding may indicate broader environmental changes impacting marine biodiversity.