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15 Feb 2026 13:29
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  •   Home > News > Environment

    Three types of shark that glow in the dark have been discovered off New Zealand's coast

    Three types of shark that glow in the dark have been discovered off New Zealand's coast


    Scientists have found the kite fin shark, the black belly lantern shark, and the southern lantern shark emit a luminescent glow.

    All three were known to science already - but their luminescent abilities was not.

    They live at depths between 200-and-1000-metres.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     14 Feb: Otorohanga and Tairawhiti are in the path of bad weather this weekend
     14 Feb: Heavy swells are on the horizon for Wellington and Wairarapa - for the coming days
     14 Feb: Otorohanga resident are still assessing the devastation caused by last night's heavy downpours
     14 Feb: A state of emergency has been declared for the Otorohanga District in the Waikato - which has been inundated with widespread flooding and slips overnight
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