Curiosity Weekly Ghost Shark, Grief Treatment, Blood Vessel Coordination
Jul 11, 2024
Discover a new ghost shark species with giant iridescent eyes, the best therapy for prolonged grief disorder, and how blood vessel coordination in the brain enhances brain function.
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Ghost Sharks: Not Sharks?
- Ghost sharks, found deep in the Andaman Sea, aren't technically sharks.
- These chimeras, cartilage-skeletoned like sharks and rays, diverged from them 400 million years ago.
Ghost Shark Appearance
- Called ghost sharks or ratfish, these deep-sea creatures have large, cloudy eyes.
- Their cartilaginous skeletons and wispy fins help them navigate the dark depths and rocky bottoms.
New Ghost Shark Discovery
- A new ghost shark species, Chimaera supape, was discovered 1,600 feet deep.
- With a massive head, huge eyes, and feathery fins, it's the 54th known chimera species.