My Fishy Valentine

From the free love fest of Nassau Groupers to the one, true love of the Four-eyed Butterflyfish, this Valentine’s Day, The Fisheries Blog take a look at the different forms of fish love ♥ ♥ ♥

Why do sharks have two penises?

By Patrick Cooney, Certified Fisheries Professional The male shark circles, grabs onto the female’s pectoral fin with his mouth and bites down.  He keeps a tight grip with his sharp teeth while she remains motionless.  He slides in alongside her and curls his body in an arch.  The act is complete when he uses one…