The Chonkerton

This Shark Can Walk on Land

science

A newly identified shark species has adapted to move on land—a rare ability that places it among just a handful of sharks known to traverse terrain outside the water. According to Jake Currie's reporting in Nautilus, the discovery reveals how specialized shark evolution can be, challenging our assumptions about where these predators belong.

Source: https://nautil.us/this-shark-can-walk-on-land-1282065/

Listen to this story

Hear this and more stories in a personalized audio briefing.

Open The Chonkerton