Rare Sighting of Sleeper Shark in Antarctic Leads to New Discoveries
Feb 19, 2026, 4:57 PM
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Researchers filmed a 10-to-13-foot sleeper shark in Antarctic waters, a possible first recording of the species in that region, expanding the known geographical range of sharks.
Researchers captured rare footage of a 10-to-13-foot sleeper shark in Antarctic waters, potentially marking the first sighting of the species in that southern region. The discovery, made during an expedition aiming to document biodiversity in the South Shetland Trough, surprised experts like Alan Jamieson from the University of Western Australia. This observation hints at a broader geographical range for these enigmatic creatures, raising questions about shark populations in Antarctica.