Underwater forensics reveal new shark and ray species in Singapore waters

Only seven elasmobranch species, like the blue-spotted ray (pictured), have been sighted in Singapore waters in the past two decades. PHOTO: NICK CHEW
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SINGAPORE - Singapore's murky waters hide an abundance of marine life - including a group of creatures that are globally threatened from overfishing.

A new study by National University of Singapore (NUS) scientists has found that there could be more species of sharks and rays here than expected - including two species never before recorded in local waters: the Bengal whip ray and cowtail stingray.

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