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New Species Of Teeny Tiny Lanternshark Looks Shocked To Have Been Discovered And Could Be A World's Smallest Shark Contender

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At only 20 centimeters long is it any wonder its not been seen until now?

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A research carried out in the waters of the Mauricio Islands, in the Indian Ocean, led to the identification of a new species of shark, baptized of large-hoofed lantern shark (Etmopterus bulbosus).Unlike the traditional image associated with sharks, usually related to large animals, the new species calls attention to the small size.The specimen identified by the researchers measures only 21.5 centimeters in length.The discovery expands knowledge…

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The size of the newly discovered animal makes it one of the smallest sharks in the world

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In a new study, scientists have described a new species of tiny light shark that looks as if surprised by its own discovery.

The only known specimen of the newly described species is only 21.5 centimeters long, which means it can easily fit in the palm of an adult. The post One of the world's smallest sharks discovered in the ocean depths first appeared on 24.hu.

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A new species of tiny shark has been discovered in the deep waters of Mauritius that stands out for its unusually large nose.

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IFLScience broke the news in Sudbury, United Kingdom on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
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