Octopus Hitches Ride on Mako Shark's Head
Somehow, a large orange octopus has been riding a mako shark off the coast of New Zealand. Researchers are mystified.
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Octopus rides the world’s fastest shark and nobody knows what’s going on
The octopus in question was no lightweight. It was a Māori octopus, the largest octopus species in the Southern Hemisphere.
Brave Octopus Filmed Hitchhiking on a 10-Foot Shark
Maori octopuses are the largest octopuses in the Southern Hemisphere, reaching about 1 meter (3.28 feet) in length. Shortfin mako sharks are known for being one of the fastest fish in the world, with ...
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What’s the Deal With Shark Teeth?
Ever wonder why sharks have so many differently shaped teeth or why they keep regrowing throughout their lives? Dr. David ...
Real life 'sharktopus'? Scientists share video of strange shark-octopus encounter
Researchers off the coast of New Zealand caught a rare sight on camera - an octopus hitching a ride on the back of an ...
Rare sighting of a 'sharktopus' leaves onlookers stunned and puzzled
Nature unveiled another mystery when an octopus was caught cruising through the waters of New Zealand — by hitching a ride on ...
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Real life 'sharktopus'? Scientists share video of strange shark-octopus encounter
More than a fanciful shark ... ocean on Earth, the vast majority of them live on the seafloor, with only a few types sometimes venturing closer to the water's surface. They mostly feed on animals ...