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flag Researchers observed an octopus hitching a ride on a mako shark off New Zealand's coast.

flag Researchers from the University of Auckland observed a mako shark swimming with an octopus hitching a ride on its back off the coast of Kawau Island. flag Initially puzzled by the orange object, they found it was an octopus, apparently unharmed and not disturbing the shark. flag The unusual interaction highlights the unpredictable nature of marine life, according to marine scientist Rochelle Constantine.

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