"Discovery of Deep-Sea 'Ghost Shark' Species with Enormous Eyes"

A new species of "ghost shark" called Chimaera supapae, with giant, glow-in-the-dark eyes and feather-like fins, has been discovered in the Andaman Sea near Thailand. These chimaeras, distant relatives of sharks and rays, are among the oldest lineages of fish, dating back 300-400 million years. The elusive deep-sea creatures face threats from habitat degradation and overfishing, with some species listed as "vulnerable" on the IUCN Red List. The discovery highlights how little is known about the marine environment and the need for further exploration.