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New demon catshark species discovered off coast of Western Australia

The new species of demon catshark has a distinctive glowing, white iris. (Supplied: Will White)

The glowing white eyes of a new species of demon catshark that has been discovered in northern Western Australia could lead to a better understanding of the evolution of sharks, a scientist says. 

The demon catshark was discovered off the Kimberley coast, about 300 kilometres west of Broome, after researchers found a collection of its eggs.

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