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New Ghost Shark Species Discovered Off Peru-Chile Coast

7/4/2026

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Biology professor Arturo Angulo Sibaja reported a new ghost shark in Pacific waters near Cabo Blanco and Cano Island that has a markedly longer dorsal fin spine, a shorter snout, and darker coloration than known relatives.
Genetic tests show the specimen has no reproductive contact with other ghost shark populations.
Scientists note similar specimens from Peru and Chile, suggesting the species may span the Central and South American Pacific coast.

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Biology professor Arturo Angulo Sibaja reported a new ghost shark in Pacific waters near Cabo Blanco and Cano Island that has a markedly longer dorsal fin spine, a shorter snout, and darker coloration than known relatives.
Genetic tests show the specimen has no reproductive contact with other ghost shark populations.
Scientists note similar specimens from Peru and Chile, suggesting the species may span the Central and South American Pacific coast.