Tourism, climate put Indonesia's 'walking shark' under pressure

The Raja Ampat epaulette shark, known as the 'walking shark,' is facing habitat threats from tourism and climate change. A new study highlights that these sharks are highly localized and vulnerable to environmental disturbances, prompting calls for better protection.
JAKARTA — The Raja Ampat epaulette shark, locally known as the "walking shark", is facing growing threats from tourism development and the impacts of climate change, prompting a push for concrete measures to protect the species' habitat and ensure its survival.
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