Sliteye shark discovered in remote Indian Ocean—first-ever sighting in Chagos Archipelago

Scientists thrilled after underwater cameras capture first-of-its-kind footage of rare shark: 'Incredibly exciting'

For the first time ever, scientists have recorded the elusive sliteye shark in the remote waters of the Indian Ocean, offering hope for conservation efforts that could extend beyond the deep sea.  Swansea University researchers spotted the shark in the Chagos Archipelago, a marine protected area that's home to some of the world's most vital coral reefs and seagrass beds.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chagos Conservation Trust (@c…

Sliteye shark discovered in remote Indian Ocean—first-ever sighting in Chagos Archipelago

The sliteye shark has been recorded for the first time on the Great Chagos Bank, the world's largest coral atoll structure—marking a major advance in understanding the geographic range of this near-threatened species.