Ripley’s Aquariums have made history with the world’s first successful birth by artificial insemination of a sand tiger shark! Globally, these sharks are listed as a vulnerable species, and in some areas of the world they are endangered because of commercial fishing. Named “Rip” after Ripley’s founder, this pup marks a significant step for its species around the world! Rip will remain behind-the-scenes at the Marine Science Research Center until he has reached a few additional milestones in his