Eight more nursehound sharks have been released back into the wild thanks to the conservation efforts of the Malta National Aquarium and Sharklab, bringing the total number of sharks saved to an impressive 388.The Malta National Aquarium shared the exciting milestone on social media, celebrating another successful release of the marine creatures into their natural habitat.The initiative, carried out in collaboration with Sharklab, focuses on rescuing shark eggs from local fish markets, where they would otherwise be discarded.Instead, the eggs are brought to the aquarium, where the developing sharks are carefully looked after until they are ready to be released into the sea.“Eight more Nursehound sharks have been released back into the wild, bringing the total number of sharks saved through our conservation efforts to 388,” the aquarium announced.The project gives these young sharks a chance at life while contributing to efforts to protect Malta’s marine biodiversity. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)Each successful release represents another step towards safeguarding the species and raising awareness about the importance of marine conservation.“Every release brings us one step closer to protecting Malta’s marine life,” the aquarium added.With 388 sharks now saved through the initiative, the latest release marks another encouraging milestone for the conservation programme. Have you ever spotted a nursehound shark in Maltese waters? Photo credits to @maltanationalaquarium•