Scientists have been abandoned after an octopus hitching during their journey, with an unexpected marine friend. In a video posted on social media, researchers captured orange-head Maori octopus from behind a large shortfin MCO shark. (Isuras oxyrinchus), Considered as one of the fastest sharks in the world.
Captured footage in December 2023, but the “sharktopus” released this week is shown, which moves away from the northern coast of the northern island of New Zealand in Hauraki Bay.
“First of all, I was: ‘Is this an aunt? Is it entangled in fishing gear or was there a big cut?” “Roshel Constantine, a maritime equilologist at the University of Auckland, told that new York Times.
Later, one of the technicians installed a drone for a close look that managed to capture stunning footage. According to the researchers, the phenomenon was made abnormal that octopuses are usually found on seabed, where shortfin Maco sharks rarely pay a trip.
Ms. Constantin said, “We proceed after 10 minutes, so I can’t tell you what happened next. The octopus can be for a lot of experience, however, since the world’s fastest shark species can reach 50 km per hour,” said Ms. Constantin.
” Sharktopus’ encounter is reminiscent of the wonders of the ocean. One of the best things about being a maritime scientist is that you never know what you can see in the sea. By supporting the protection initiative, we can help to ensure that such extraordinary moments are happening. “
Octopus rides on top of the world’s fastest shark pic.twitter.com/631gtgk5eg
– Nature is amazing (@Amazlngnature) March 21, 2025
Social media reacts
As the video went viral, social media users reacted in amazement with many people with a call to octopus smart to use ocean resources for their movement.
A user said, “This octopus is a talented. Work smart, not difficult,” a user said, while each other said: ‘Brother found himself a Ubeer. ,
One third remarked: “You know that humanity is ruined when foreign octopy started making sharks domestic to ride war.”
Brother found himself a Uber?
– John Mark Bucsit (@Jmbucss) March 22, 2025
Researchers stated that it is possible that the octopus may have fallen with sharks that are eating it quickly, but it is equally likely that eight-cosmes may be safely slipped to seeded due to the shallow water.
