Lost species of Chilean angel shark resurfaces after more than a century
Lost species of Chilean angel shark resurfaces after more than a century
Artisanal fishermen off the Chilean coast accidentally rediscovered a presumed lost species, the Chilean angel shark, described in the 1880s. A recent study challenges previous descriptions, highlighting its incomplete understanding. These nocturnal bottom-dwellers, resembling rays, face critical endangerment due to habitat degradation and overfishing, emphasizing the need for improved conservation efforts.
Artisanal fishermen off the Chilean coast accidentally rediscovered a presumed lost species, the Chilean angel shark, described in the 1880s. A recent study challenges previous descriptions, highlighting its incomplete understanding. These nocturnal bottom-dwellers, resembling rays, face critical endangerment due to habitat degradation and overfishing, emphasizing the need for improved conservation efforts.
Artisanal fishermen off the Chilean coast accidentally rediscovered a presumed lost species, the Chilean angel shark, described in the 1880s. A recent study challenges previous descriptions, highlighting its incomplete understanding. These nocturnal bottom-dwellers, resembling rays, face critical endangerment due to habitat degradation and overfishing, emphasizing the need for improved conservation efforts. 
