Researchers and Sand Tiger Shark (IMAGE) Wildlife Conservation Society Caption Researchers attempt to capture a juvenile sand tiger shark. In 2015, NY Seascape scientists succeeded in capturing and releasing 15 juvenile sharks in an attempt to understand more about the species in local waters. Credit John Delaney/WCS Usage Restrictions One-time usage only License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.