Location: Often called "ghost sharks," Chimaeras are among the most mysterious inhabitants of the deep ocean. Distant relatives of sharks and rays, they diverged into a distinct evolutionary lineage nearly 400 million years ago - predating the dinosaurs. CSIRO ichthyologist Dr William White discovered the new species during the 2025 Ocean Census expedition to the Coral Sea Marine Park, in partnership with CSIRO and supported by Parks Australia & Bushblitz.Credit: The Nippon Foundation-Nekton Ocean Census/CSIRO
Location: Often called "ghost sharks," Chimaeras are among the most mysterious inhabitants of the deep ocean. Distant relatives of sharks and rays, they diverged into a distinct evolutionary lineage nearly 400 million years ago - predating the dinosaurs. CSIRO ichthyologist Dr William White discovered the new species during the 2025 Ocean Census expedition to the Coral Sea Marine Park, in partnership with CSIRO and supported by Parks Australia & Bushblitz.Credit: The Nippon Foundation-Nekton Ocean Census/CSIRO