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Ghost Shark Discovered in Mariana Trench | Los Angeles News
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- Sep 8, 2026
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Scientists have uncovered a ghostly new species in the Mariana Trench—a pale, translucent fish with bioluminescent organs thriving at over 8,000 meters, defying assumptions about vertebrate life in Earth’s deepest zones. Found during a high-tech submersible expedition, this “ghost shark” reveals extraordinary adaptations that could reshape our understanding of evolution under extreme pressure—and may unlock breakthroughs in medicine and materials science. Researchers are now racing to sequence its genome and uncover secrets of its survival, feeding, and reproduction, while future dives promise even more revelations from this ocean frontier. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cff3c8cc3611a1b3 Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews