Tag #Frilled Shark

What is the significance of discovering a mature male frilled shark in Chilean waters, considering the global scarcity of documented specimens?

A male frilled shark, the first confirmed in Chilean waters, was caught near Chiloé Island, extending the species' known range in the southeast Pacific by 530 miles. This adds to the fewer than 40 specimens documented globally since 1884, making each discovery scientifically valuable. The find was significant because mature male frilled sharks are especially rare, with only eight previously documented.