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5 Jan 2007

"Walking" Sharks Among 50 New Species Found in Indonesia Reefs

  John Roach

  for National Geographic News

  September 18, 2006

  More than 50 new species have been discovered off the coast of Indonesia, including small, slender-bodied sharks that "walk" with their fins along coral reefs, researchers announced today.Other finds include new species of colorful fish called the "flasher" wrass, a powerful and deadly type of mantis shrimp, and more than 20 new types of corals.