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Walking shark found in Papua New Guinea is new to science
Why this matters: new research or scientific developments with potential real-world impact.
Hemiscyllium dudgeonae is the tenth recorded species of walking shark, which use their pectoral fins to move across reef flats, and its limited range means it may be at high risk of extinction
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