Somehow, a large orange octopus has been riding a mako shark off the coast of New Zealand. Researchers are mystified.
A video shows a Maori octopus hitchhiking on a shortfin mako shark in the Hauraki Gulf near New Zealand's North Island.
An octopus hitched a ride on the back of a mako shark in extraordinary nature footage released by the University of Auckland.
The octopus in question was no lightweight. It was a Māori octopus, the largest octopus species in the Southern Hemisphere.
Marine scientists from the University of Auckland witnessed an extraordinary event off the coast of New Zealand. They ...
Researchers in New Zealand saw a colorful blob on top of a shark’s head. When they looked closer, they realized it had eight ...
The shortfin mako shark is an endangered species, primarily due to fishing for its fins. This observation highlights the importance of marine conservation to preserve these unique moments.
The rare sighting of an octopus riding on top of a shark was shared by scientists with the University of Auckland after it ...
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