Shark That Walks On Fins Is Discovered
September 19, 2006 @ 11:13 AM (EST)
Source: Physorg.com
Scientists combing through undersea fauna off Indonesia's Papua province said Monday they had discovered dozens of new species, including a shark that walks on its fins and a shrimp that looks like a praying mantis. The team from U.S.-based Conservation International also warned that the area - known as Bird's Head Seascape - is under danger from fishermen who use dynamite and cyanide to net their catches and called on Indonesia's government to do more to protect it...
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