Although all shark species use internal fertilization to reproduce, developmental mechanisms vary. Young may hatch from eggs within the female and be born alive, or be laid as eggs. Some species nurture young in the uterus with a placental attachment, and some species may even consume their siblings before they are born. In addition, litter sizes vary among species, with females of most species producing few young compared with the reproductive rates of other fishes.
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