WELLINGTON — Scientists in New Zealand said Tuesday they have discovered a new species of 'ghost shark,' a type of fish that prowls the Pacific Ocean floor hunting prey more than a mile down.
WELLINGTON — Scientists in New Zealand said Tuesday they have discovered a new species of 'ghost shark,' a type of fish that prowls the Pacific Ocean floor hunting prey more than a mile down.The Australasian Narrow-nosed Spookfish was found living in the deep waters of Australia and New Zealand , according to scientists from Wellington-based National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research .
This handout picture released by the National Institute Of Water and Atmospheric Research Ltd on September 24, 2024, shows a new species of ghost shark. AFP PHOTO / NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF WATER & ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH LTDAlso known as spookfish, the ghost sharks have haunting black eyes and smooth, light brown, scale-free skin.They feed off crustaceans at depths of up to 2,600 meters using their distinctive beak-like mouth.
Zealand Scientists Discover Ghostly 'Spookfish'
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