Jaguar Catshark (IMAGE)

California Academy of Sciences

Jaguar Catshark

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Bythaelurus giddingsi, or the "jaguar catshark," is a deep-sea shark found in the waters of the Galapagos. It is about a foot long with chocolate-brown coloration and pale spots. It is one of 137 new species described by the California Academy of Sciences in 2012.

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