Research stemming from CDU is likely to have a bearing on the future of a threatened genus of shark.

Forensic scientist Dr Louise McMahon recently completed research on the identification and genetics of the threatened genus of shark called Glyphis.

Glyphis is a nationally and internationally threatened genus of shark about which scientists know very little. However, it is believed there are five possible species in the world, two of which occur within Australia (Glyphis sp. A and C).

The research details the results into a preliminary assessment of genetic differences between two Glyphis species and several carcharhiniid species.