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This shark walks on the ocean floor in search of food – it's easier than swimming
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This shark walks on the ocean floor in search of food – it's easier than swimming

Why swim when you can stroll along the ocean floor in search of food? The Dudgeon's walking shark scuttles like a curious dog over coral and seagrass, using its strong pectoral fins as legs. Locals in Southeast Papua New Guinea have known this creature as the 'lazy shark' or 'dog shark' for a while. Scientists have now officially presented it as a new species, and it’s a fascinating addition to our understanding of marine life!
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