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Ghost shark discovered: Scientists identify new deep-sea species off Costa Rica

A remarkable new species of deep-sea ghost shark, Rhinochimaera costaricana, has been discovered in the Pacific Ocean off Costa Rica. Researchers identified distinct physical and genetic traits in three male specimens found at significant depths. This exciting find, published in Zootaxa, emphasizes the vast, unexplored marine biodiversity hidden within Costa Rica's deep waters and the power of modern scientific techniques.

24 Jun 2026 4:27 pm