"Walking" Sharks Among 50 New Species Found in Indonesia Reefs

　　John Roach

　　for National Geographic News

　　September 18, 2006

　　More than 50 new species have been discovered off the coast of Indonesia, including small, slender-bodied sharks that "walk" with their fins along coral reefs, researchers announced today.Other finds include new species of colorful fish called the "flasher" wrass, a powerful and deadly type of mantis shrimp, and more than 20 new types of corals.

　　印尼发现会“走路”的鲨鱼

　　科研人员9月18日宣布说，50多个新海洋物种日前在印尼沿海水域被发现，这其中包括一种小型的、体态瘦长的鲨鱼，这种鲨鱼能够利用它们的鳍在珊瑚礁上行走。其他新发现的海洋物种还包括一些鱼、虾以及20多种此前不为人知的珊瑚虫。