I got a rare gem, everyone!
A new population of rare and endangered sharks has been discovered in the Roper River in Australia's Northern Territory by Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers and indigenous Yugur Mangi rangers.
speartooth shark, or griffith griffith, this is also a rare species of kingfisher. It occurs only in a limited number of tropical rivers and marine waters, located in both northern Australia and southern Papua New Guinea. (Related article: Elite catch: 1,000-pound great white shark captured by fisherman off Miami Beach)
Under Australia's National Environment Act, speartooth sharks are listed as an endangered species due to their small numbers and narrow geographic range.
Speartooth sharks are one of the few sharks that live in the world's rivers.
Researchers from Charles Darwin University and Yugur Mangi Rangers have discovered a new population of speartooth sharks in Australia's Roper River. #NT #Australia!This special find of a rare and endangered species #shark 🦈#Maintenance #Roper River Discovery @IUCNShark 1/6 pic.twitter.com/drrwFqV8g3
— Charles Darwin University (@CDUni) February 19, 2024
Despite the rarity of kingfishers, it's still surprising that they exist. For example, just walking or swimming in a river, you might come across a shark. And what if you were bitten by a shark?
But big shout out to these people for finding rare species. It's always great when you find something “unusual”.
Long live Speartooth Shark…I know how much danger you guys are in.
