Meet the Shark That Prefers Walking to Swimming: The Discovery of Hemiscyllium dugeonae

While we often picture sharks as apex predators, a newly discovered species in Papua New Guinea challenges this notion by literally "walking" across the seabed on its fins. This unique shark, Hemiscyllium dugeonae, uses its fins like limbs and even boasts a "decoy eye" to fool predators, showcasing an unhurried and localized lifestyle far removed from the typical high-speed chase.