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A Real-Life Sharktopus: Scientists Capture Footage of Octopus Riding Shark's Back

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Scientists in New Zealand have released footage of an octopus appearing to ride the back of a shark.
Researchers at the University of Auckland documented the real-life sharktopus during a December 2023 expedition.
The sighting was unusual for several reasons, not the least of which is that octopuses aren't known for hanging out near the water's surface.
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