A new species of shark has been discovered in Australia and they use their fins to 'walk' on land. The sharks walk around on the bottom of the sea floor, in waters off Northern Australia, making it easier for them to catch their prey.
Instead of swimming, the new technique helps them hunt and once learnt has now been passed on to their offspring from birth.
Experts have been aware of walking sharks in recent years and they say the predators have big advantages by being able to move along the sea floor rather than swimming.
Research published in the journal Marine & Freshwater Research says it appears to help the sharks hunt for ground-dwelling prey.
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