The new shark species emerging from the deep - BBC
In September 2024, a new species of ghost shark – a primitive cartilaginous fish closely related to sharks – was identified thanks to the discovery of a specimen fished from the deep ocean...
New species of ghost shark discovered by New Zealand scientists
Sep 24, 2024 · Scientists have discovered a new species of ghost shark that lives in deep ocean waters near Australia and New Zealand. The Australasian Narrow-nosed Spookfish, or Harriotta avia, was found in...
New Shark Species Found but Marks a 'Tragic' Discovery
Sep 24, 2024 · Florida International University (FIU) scientists have finally identified a new species of hammerhead shark years after first collecting samples, but the shark's official discovery comes...
‘A Bit Spooky’: The New Shark Species With Bright, White Eyes
May 12, 2023 · A new species of shark, called Apristurus ovicorrugatus. The discovery process began several years ago, when researchers were going through uncataloged materials in the Australian National...
New species of "ghost shark" discovered living deep in the Pacific ...
Sep 24, 2024 · Researchers have discovered a new species of "ghost shark" that exclusively lives in the deep waters surrounding Australia and New Zealand. The Australasian narrow-nosed spookfish has a long,...
Scientists discovered new shark species with chainsaw-like noses
Jan 11, 2022 · Researchers have identified two new species of shark in the waters off eastern Africa. The rare little creatures range from about three to four-and-a-half feet in length and belong to a group...
Boo! New species of ghost shark uncovered in New Zealand
Sep 24, 2024 · A new species of ghost shark or “spookfish” was discovered lurking in the deep, dark waters off the coast of New Zealand. The Australasian narrow-nosed spookfish (Harriotta avia) is exclusive...
New Miniature Shark Species Glows In the Dark - National …
Jul 31, 2017 · Weighing in at only two pounds and measuring less than a foot long is one of the most unique new shark species to be recently identified by scientists.
New species of 65 million year old fossil shark discovered in …
Feb 7, 2024 · The shark is a new species of Palaeohypotodus, which means "ancient small-eared tooth," in reference to the small needle-like fangs present on the sides of the teeth. It has been named...
New species of shark discovered in Australia - USA TODAY
May 11, 2023 · Researchers in Australia recently identified a new species of demon shark — one whose spooky white eyes and egg pouch set it apart from nearly all other shark species.