Mad as a Marine Biologist

High-res The new shark species, Squalus formosus, on display in a Taiwanese fish market. Photograph courtesy William White John Roach for National Geographic News Published September 1, 2011 It’s unlikely anyone’s ever complained, “Waiter, there’s a new species in my soup.” But the situation isn’t as rare as you might think. A monkey, a lizard, and an “extinct” bird have all been discovered en route to the dinner plate, and now a new shark species joins their ranks, scientists report.

The new shark species, Squalus formosus, on display in a Taiwanese fish market. Photograph courtesy William White

John Roach for National Geographic News Published September 1, 2011

It’s unlikely anyone’s ever complained, “Waiter, there’s a new species in my soup.” But the situation isn’t as rare as you might think. A monkey, a lizard, and an “extinct” bird have all been discovered en route to the dinner plate, and now a new shark species joins their ranks, scientists report.

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    The eyes, at first glance, look like a dogfish.
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    Tears
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    :’( Poor little sweetnesses. Murderous fuckers. They should have their arms cut off and thrown in soup.
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    My babies. I want to cry.
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