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February 23, 2026 at 04:43 PM
See the First Known Footage of an Elusive Southern Sleeper Shark Swimming in Antarctica's Near-Freezing Waters
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
First known footage of an elusive Southern Sleeper Shark has been documented in Antarctica, marking a significant scientific discovery.
Southern Sleeper Shark
Antarctica
marine life
scientific discovery
elusive animal