The researchers were the first to ever see this rare shark species, the spongehead catshark (Apristurus spongiceps), alive in its natural habitat. Previously, only 2 specimens had been documented; both were pulled up by trawls.
The researchers were the first to ever see this rare shark species, the spongehead catshark (Apristurus spongiceps), alive in its natural habitat. Previously, only 2 specimens had been documented; both were pulled up by trawls.