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New shark specimens discovered near Cape York

CSIRO Blog, 18 Nov 2015.

Since the discovery of the Speartooth shark in 1982 there has never been a live adult specimen found anywhere - until now. Actually make that two. Researchers have captured a 2.2m female and a 2.3m male in the waters near Cape York, QLD and fitted them with satellite tags. The tags will last for about 2 months and record where the sharks travel, plus collecting data on depth and temperature - incredibly vital data to finally begin learning where adult Speartooth sharks live. Read more on the CSIRO Blog.

A CSIRO scientist capturing and tagging an adult Speartooth Shark for the first time ever. Photo: CSIRO Facebook page

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