SCMP Economy4/7/2026CienciaChina
New Ghost Shark Species Potentially Discovered Off Costa Rican Coast
En resumen
- Costa Rican scientists may have identified a new species of ghost shark near Cabo Blanco and Cano Island.
- The potential new species features a shorter snout, darker coloration, and a longer dorsal fin spine.
- Genetic analysis suggests no reproductive contact with other ghost sharks, though comparisons with specimens from Peru and Chile are ongoing.
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Costa Rican scientists may have identified a new species of ghost shark near Cabo Blanco and Cano Island. The potential new species features a shorter snout, darker coloration, and a longer dorsal fin spine. Genetic analysis suggests no reproductive contact with other ghost sharks, though comparisons with specimens from Peru and Chile are ongoing.
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