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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 rarerโ€”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 Unive

Walking shark discovery reveals new species in tiny Papua New Guinea range
Phys.org โ€” 16 June 2026
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A night dive to study wild sharks that can walk on land has surfaced with something even rarerโ€”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.

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