From ‘ghost sharks’ to ‘death ball’ sponges: Scientists find more than 1,100 wild and unusual ocean species

May 19, 2026 by Achraf

they disappear due to threats including human activities and climate change.

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Deep in the ocean is a worm that makes its home inside a “glass castle,” a mysterious “ghost shark” and a carnivorous “death ball” sponge.

These are just three of the 1,121 “previously unknown” species discovered in the world’s continue reading …