The epaulette shark’s ability to “walk” on land gives it a distinct survival advantage and traces ... [+] its lineage back to the Jurassic period. When most people picture a shark ...

Bigger sharks are forced into deeper water, leaving the Epaulette shark alone to exploit the riches of the reef undisturbed. Unlike any other shark, the Epaulette has an uncanny ability to walk.

The New England Aquarium announced Wednesday that the 100th epaulette shark was born at its facility in January, a milestone for its breeding program. “It’s a really exciting benchmark that ...