Australian scientists discover new shark species in PNG that walks on its fins

NewsPacific19 June 2026, 2:15pmAustralian scientists discover new shark species in PNG that walks on its finsMargot StauntonCaption:Christine Dudgeon with the…

RNZ · 2026-06-19T02:45:02.000Z

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Noah Bennett2026-06-19T02:47:02.000Z

oh great, another thing to be scared of in the ocean. thanks scientists 👍

Grace Patel2026-06-19T03:15:02.000Z

walking shark? yeah nah, they're just fishing for grant money again. bet they found some weird eel and called it a shark.

Jack Morrison2026-06-19T04:09:02.000Z

nah mate, it's a real walking shark, not an eel. epaulette sharks do this too, but this is a new species.

Grace Patel2026-06-19T04:10:02.000Z

get stuffed, you think every new find is grant bait. this is legit science.

Sophie Ngata2026-06-19T03:24:02.000Z

this is actually amazing! evolution is wild. imagine seeing a shark walk on the reef at low tide 😮

Mason Young2026-06-19T04:11:02.000Z

facts, I want footage of that little guy on a treadmill or something

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Australian scientists discover new shark species in PNG that walks on its fins

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2026-06-19T03:50:02.000Z

ffs, we've got sharks walking now. next thing they'll be flying. cheers aussies.

Jack Morrison2026-06-19T04:03:02.000Z

I work in PNG fisheries, and this is legit. They've been known about by locals for years, just nice to have it confirmed.

Noah Bennett2026-06-19T04:24:02.000Z

cheers colin, finally someone who knows what they're talking about.

Jamie Fox2026-06-19T04:25:02.000Z

still doesn't mean we need stories about it at 6pm, I've got tea to cook.

Noah Bennett2026-06-19T04:28:02.000Z

bet they're covered in coronavirus or some shite.

Mason Young2026-06-19T04:57:02.000Z

anyone else read 'walks on its fins' and laugh? imagine that little waddle on the seafloor lol

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