Walking Shark Discovery Reveals New Species in Tiny Papua New Guinea Range

Walking shark discovery reveals new species in tiny Papua New Guinea range

A night dive to study wild sharks that can walk on land has surfaced with something even rarer—a species unknown to science. "New shark species don't come along that often, and it's most definitely the first one named after me," said a surprised Dr. Christine Dudgeon of the University of the Sunshine Coast about the meter-long specimen she caught by hand and carefully guided back to the study boat.

Walking shark found in Papua New Guinea is new to science

Hemiscyllium dudgeonae is the tenth recorded species of walking shark, which use their pectoral fins to move across reef flats, and its limited range means it may be at high risk of extinction

Scientists in Australia discover new walking shark species

Scientists in Australia discover new walking shark species

Scientists in Australia make a startling discovery of a new walking shark species

Scientists in Australia have identified a previously unknown species of walking shark during fieldwork in Papua New Guinea (PNG), marking a rare addition to the group.

Newly Discovered Walking Shark Species Found Off Papua New Guinea Coast

Marine biologists have recently discovered a new species of walking shark, Hemiscyllium dudgeonae, enriching the remarkable family of reef-dwelling sharks that utilize their four fins to “walk” along the ocean floor. This exciting find emerged from the waters of eastern Papua New Guinea. Hemiscyllium dudgeonae, male paratype from Nubwageta, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea. [...] The post Newly Discovered Walking Shark Species Found Off Papu…