One summer day off the northern coast of New Zealand, Rochelle Constantine noticed something strange on the water’s surface.

Researchers from the University of Aukland got a chance sighting of an octopus hitching a ride on the back of a shark, which ...

Nature unveiled another mystery when an octopus was caught cruising through the waters of New Zealand — by hitching a ride on ...

Somehow, a large orange octopus has been riding a mako shark off the coast of New Zealand. Researchers are mystified.

Scientists were amazed to spot a Maori octopus hitchhiking on the back of a speedy shortfin mako shark, an unusual sight ...

As the video went viral, social media users reacted in astonishment with many calling the octopus smart for utilising the ...

Basking Shark season tends to be May or October, and there are a few hotspots around the British Isles where you'll most likely spot them. Basking sharks pose no danger to humans in general, but they ...

Maori octopuses are the largest octopuses in the Southern Hemisphere, reaching about 1 meter (3.28 feet) in length. Shortfin mako sharks are known for being one of the fastest fish in the world, with ...

They observed a common octopus riding on the back of a shortfin mako shark. The encounter between these two species that typically inhabit different depths left researchers amazed and puzzled.

A recent sighting in New Zealand showed that the sea is full of surprises. While on a research trip, marine scientists observed an octopus attached to the head of a shortfin mako shark.

Carla Mascarenhas is the NSW correspondent covering breaking news, state politics and investigations. She is based in Sydney.

Octopus Rides On A Shark Like A Jockey In Amazing Scenes Captured In New Zealand. An octopus has been found hitching a ride ...