Marine scientist Rochelle Constantine initially thought they were seeing a shark entangled in fishing gear ... they usually live on the seabed. Mako sharks, meanwhile, prefer shallower waters.

“‘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 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.

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 ...

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

"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 ...

Scientists were amazed to spot a Maori octopus hitchhiking on the back of a speedy shortfin mako shark, an unusual sight ... Is it entangled in fishing gear or had a big bite?'" ...