Researchers Just Found a New Species of Glowing Shark

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 Meet the West Australian Lanternshark — A   Glowing Predator of the Deep



One of the most extraordinary discoveries is the West Australian Lanternshark, described by ichthyologist Dr. Will White from the CSIRO Australian National Fish Collection.

Lanternsharks are known for their bioluminescence—they literally glow in the dark.
This new species was identified through careful study of specimens collected during the 2022 deep-sea expedition.

Its discovery shows just how little we truly know about the creatures living thousands of meters beneath the surface.


 Why Deep-Sea Research Matters More Than Ever

More than 80% of the ocean remains unmapped and unseen by human eyes.
Deep-sea surveys like CSIRO’s expedition help scientists:

  • discover new species

  • understand fragile marine ecosystems

  • study evolution in extreme environments

  • protect vulnerable habitats

Every sample pulled from the ocean floor has the potential to reveal a creature the world has never seen before.


What’s Next? A New Expedition to Unlock More Ocean Secrets

Researchers aren’t stopping here.

A new CSIRO-led voyage on RV Investigator is scheduled to explore the deep-sea biodiversity of the Coral Sea Marine Park.
Many of the same scientists from the 2022 mission—along with new collaborators—will join forces again.


The goal:

 Dive deeper, explore further, and uncover even more species new to science.

As scientists like Dr. Will White continue their work, every discovery pushes us closer to understanding the most mysterious part of our planet.

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