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Happy Friday! Scientists in Papua New Guinea have discovered a new species of shark that can walk on its fins, lifting most of its body out of the water.
Surya Gowda is a Morning Dispatch Reporter, based in New York City. Before joining the company in 2026, she worked at USA Today and the political economy publication ProMarket. When Surya isn't writing for The Morning Dispatch, she's probably experimenting with watercolor paints or trying out a creative makeup look.






