Lost Shark

Previously known as the false smalltail shark, the Carcharhinus obsolerus has not been seen in more than 80 years, and scientists believe they may have become extinct. The species was known to swim in the Western Central Pacific Ocean area, and the last three specimens found were in Borneo, Vietnam, and Thailand.

Although they have not been seen since 1937, scientists are hopeful that the lost sharks are not entirely lost. The rediscovery of the Borneo sharks gives them hope that these sharks could be found again.