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The Legacy of Stella the Sand Tiger Shark

The Legacy of Stella the Sand Tiger Shark

Released Thursday, 12th August 2021
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The Legacy of Stella the Sand Tiger Shark

The Legacy of Stella the Sand Tiger Shark

The Legacy of Stella the Sand Tiger Shark

The Legacy of Stella the Sand Tiger Shark

Thursday, 12th August 2021
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Dr. Alexa Delaune, Vice President of Veterinary Services at the Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport discusses her career, the challenges of launching a brand new zoological facility, and a very special patient named Stella. When the sand tiger shark developed a bulging spine affecting her health and well-being, Dr. Delaune reached out to colleagues in animal and human medicine for treatment and surgical solutions. Within 48 hours, a team of professionals assembled to conduct the first of its kind stabilization of a shark spine in attempt to preserve Stella's quality of life.

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