September 2024

New Species of Ghost Shark Discovered in New Zealand Waters

This handout picture released by the National Institute Of Water and Atmospheric Research Ltd (NIWA) on September 24, 2024, shows a new species of ghost shark. Scientists in New Zealand said they have discovered a new species of ghost shark — a ‘spookfish’ — which prowls the Pacific Ocean floor hunting prey more than a mile down. Agence France-Presse

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