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Rare Orange Octopus Rides Shark, Sparks Conservation Call
3/21/2025
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Story summary
- In a stunning December 2023 sighting, researchers in New Zealand captured an orange Maori octopus riding a shortfin mako shark in the Hauraki Gulf for ten mesmerizing minutes. This rare interaction sparks curiosity about marine relationships, prompting marine biologist Rochelle Constantine to advocate for urgent conservation efforts to safeguard endangered sharks and deepen our understanding of ocean life.
