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Rare Shark Filmed Live for First Time
19 May
Summary
- First live footage of Indonesian Houndshark captured near Bali.
- Shark identified as Hemitriakis indroyonoi, about one meter long.
- Species previously known only from dead specimens since 2009.
Marine experts believe that a British wildlife filmmaker has successfully captured the first-ever live footage of the rare Indonesian Houndshark. Barny Dillarstone deployed a specialized night-vision camera deep in the Indian Ocean near Bali, Indonesia.
The shark, estimated to be about one meter in length, was observed approaching bait nearly 700 feet below the surface off Nusa Penida. Experts have identified the species as Hemitriakis indroyonoi, commonly known as the Indonesian Houndshark.
This species was formally described in 2009, but until this recent footage, it had never been photographed or filmed alive in its natural habitat. The documentation was previously limited to dead specimens found in fish markets and as bycatch.
Dillarstone, who runs a popular YouTube channel, shared the encounter in a video showcasing the underwater rig and the deep-sea ecosystem. The footage offers a rare glimpse into a rarely explored marine environment.
