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We want to thank G. Renshaw and SeaWorld, Gold Coast for donating sharks, D. Kraver and M. Johnson for rearing embryos, and T. Nay for editorial assistance.

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Gervais, C., Mourier, J. & Rummer, J.L. Developing in warm water: irregular colouration and patterns of a neonate elasmobranch. Mar Biodiv 46, 743–744 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12526-015-0429-2

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