Marine researchers recently captured a rare sight—an octopus clinging to a shortfin mako shark. This unusual interaction has sparked curiosity among scientists, shedding light on unexpected survival tactics in the ocean. While interactions between sharks and octopuses are known, direct physical contact like this is rarely documented. Understanding these moments can provide deeper insights into ...
Marine researchers at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) have captured an extraordinary moment in shark behavior—a nurse shark unknowingly filmed a great white shark off the coast of Boynton Beach, Florida. The footage, recorded using a fin-mounted camera, provides a rare shark’s-eye view of an interaction between two vastly different species. How the Footage Was Captured ...
For over 100 years, the colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni) has remained one of the ocean’s most elusive creatures. Known for its massive size and mysterious behavior, this deep-sea giant has only been observed through remains found in whale stomachs or washed ashore. However, recent footage captured by the Schmidt Ocean Institute marks the first-ever live ...
