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Jess Thomson

Octopus spotted riding on top of world's fastest shark

An octopus has been spotted catching a ride from an unlikely marine friend: a superfast shark.

Researchers captured a video showing the orange-hued octopus clinging to the back of a large shortfin mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus) as it swims.

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