Scientists have discovered a new species of ghost shark that lives in deep ocean waters near Australia and New Zealand.

If you’re thinking of going down the unconventional route for this year’s Halloween costume, we’ve got just the inspiration for you: a brand-new species of chimaera, better known as a ghost shark or spookfish.

A new species of ghost shark or “spookfish” was discovered lurking in the deep, dark waters off the coast of New Zealand. The Australasian narrow-nosed spookfish ( Harriotta avia) is exclusive to New Zealand and Australia’s waters and is part of a group of cartilaginous fish that are closely related to rays and sharks called chimaeras.

Researchers have discovered a new species of "ghost shark" that exclusively lives in the deep waters surrounding Australia and New Zealand. The Australasian narrow-nosed spookfish has a long, pointed nose,

Scientists discovered the strange new species in the Pacific Ocean, specifically the waters near Australia and New Zealand

New Zealand researchers have made a remarkable discovery in the depths of the Pacific Ocean – a new species of "ghost shark" named Harriota avia. A long snout characterises the new species and lives at great depths,

A new species of 'spookfish' has been found lurking in the depths of the ocean, with the creepy-looking creature given a fitting name by researchers who discovered it