Octopus jumps shark and goes for a ride on its back

<p>Researchers spot orange Maori octopus clinging to back of large shark off coast of New Zealand in December 2023</p><p>Footage of an octopus riding a shark has stunned scientists – and delighted marine animal enthusiasts.</p><p>Researchers spotted the orange Maori octopus clinging to the back of a large shortfin mako shark in the Hauraki Gulf off the northern coast of <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/newzealand">New Zealand</a> in December 2023. The University of Auckland research team was searching the ocean for feeding frenzies at the time.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/21/octopus-shark-ride">Continue reading...</a>