Scientists Discover ’Walking’ Sharks | NowThis

Scientists have discovered 9 species of ‘walking’ sharks. » Subscribe to NowThis: » Sign up for our newsletter KnowThis to get the biggest stories of the day delivered straight to your inbox: In US news and current events today, researchers have confirmed that walking sharks branched from their nearest ancestor  9 million years ago, making them the most recently evolved type of shark. These sharks, who use their fins to ‘walk’  on the ocean floor, have been found off the coasts of Australia, Indonesia & New Guinea. Scientists have discovered a total of 9 species of walking sharks over the past 2 decades. #sharks #discovery #News #NowThis #NowThisNews Connect with NowThis » Like us on Facebook: » Tweet us on Twitter: » Follow us on Instagram: » Find us on Snapchat Discover: