A Real-Life Sharktopus: Scientists Capture Footage of Octopus Riding Shark’s Back
Researchers at University of Auckland documented the real-life sharktopus during a December 2023 expedition in the Hauraki Gulf near Kawau Island. The sighting was unusual for several reasons, not the least of which is that octopuses aren’t known for hanging out near the water’s surface.
Scientists Take Incredible Snapshot of Octopus Riding Shark
The sighting, or "sharktopus," is extremely rare and super mysterious because, as the research paper noted, octopus are mostly on the seabed while short-fin mako sharks don't favor the deep waters. Admittedly, the group monitored the rare sighting for a mere 10 minutes before moving on with their project.
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