Somehow, a large orange octopus has been riding a mako shark off the coast of New Zealand. Researchers are mystified.

What about the fishing features? The spacious bow and stern casting platforms ... The scalloped hullsides above the waterline are a nod to the sleek profile of a real mako shark. Standard jack plate, ...

The shortfin mako shark is an endangered species, primarily due to fishing for its fins. This observation highlights the importance of marine conservation to preserve these unique moments.

“‘Is it entangled in fishing gear or had a big bite ... Even riding a huge predator like the shark, a shortfin mako, this hitchhiker occupied a lot of room. “You can see it takes ...

The rare sighting of an octopus riding on top of a shark was shared by scientists with the University of Auckland after it was captured off the coast of New Zealand.

Maori octopuses are the largest octopuses in the Southern Hemisphere, reaching about 1 meter (3.28 feet) in length. Shortfin mako sharks are known for being one of the fastest fish in the world, with ...

"A large metallic grey dorsal fin signalled a big shark, a short-fin mako. But wait ... especially with longline fishing gear. Their slow rate of reproduction means that they can't reproduce ...

Nature unveiled another mystery when an octopus was caught cruising through the waters of New Zealand — by hitching a ride on ...

Researchers in New Zealand captured the odd pairing on video, but they still don’t know how to explain the behavior ...

Marine scientists from the University of Auckland witnessed an extraordinary event off the coast of New Zealand. They observed a common octopus riding ...

Is it entangled in fishing gear or had a big bite ... it was clear that this was no ordinary interaction. The shortfin mako shark, the fastest shark species in the world, can reach speeds ...