If an egg case washes up on a beach, you can likely work out what species it’s from based on its size and shape. Generally, shark eggs have curly tendrils at the ends or are covered in fibres, whereas ...

"It's more common to find empty egg cases—these will often wash up on the shore," she added. These washed-up shark eggs are sometimes called mermaid's purses and can easily be mistaken for a ...

If you come across an egg case while exploring the beach, try not to disturb or open it because it may contain precious shark or ray eggs. Avoid removing it from the beach (doing so may well be ...