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New Crab and Shark Species Discovered in Australia

10/21/2025

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In 2022, Australian scientists discovered two new species of porcelain crab and a lantern shark in the Gascoyne Marine Park off Western Australia.
The porcelain crab measures 1.5 cm and was found at a depth of 120 meters.
The lantern shark grows up to 40 cm and was located 610 meters below the surface.
The field mission involved over 50 crew members and underscored potential for more undiscovered species.

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Story summary

In 2022, Australian scientists discovered two new species of porcelain crab and a lantern shark in the Gascoyne Marine Park off Western Australia.
The porcelain crab measures 1.5 cm and was found at a depth of 120 meters.
The lantern shark grows up to 40 cm and was located 610 meters below the surface.
The field mission involved over 50 crew members and underscored potential for more undiscovered species.