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Rare Shark Spotted 1,100km Beyond Known Habitat!

5/2/2025

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A painted swellshark has been spotted off the coast of Timor-Leste, pushing its known habitat an astonishing 1,100 kilometers beyond Indonesian waters. This exciting find underscores the vibrant marine life of Timor-Leste and emphasizes the urgent need for deeper exploration and conservation efforts to protect these hidden deep-sea treasures.

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A painted swellshark has been spotted off the coast of Timor-Leste, pushing its known habitat an astonishing 1,100 kilometers beyond Indonesian waters. This exciting find underscores the vibrant marine life of Timor-Leste and emphasizes the urgent need for deeper exploration and conservation efforts to protect these hidden deep-sea treasures.