Scientists have identified a new species of 'walking' shark in Papua New Guinea, named Hemiscyllium dudgeonae. This unique shark uses its pectoral fins to navigate shallow reef flats, a trait shared with other members of its genus. Researchers suspect this newly discovered species is already at risk of extinction due to environmental threats.

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…

Recientemente se describió una nueva especie de tiburón que utiliza sus aletas pectorales para desplazarse por el fondo del mar.

This Shark Can Walk on Land: A new shark species just dropped

Researchers have described a new-to-science species of walking shark in Papua New Guinea.

Scientists have identified a new species of 'walking' shark in Papua New Guinea, named Hemiscyllium dudgeonae. This unique shark uses its pectoral fins to navigate shallow reef…