Reports just in that a partially decomposed Megamouth Shark (Megachasma pelagios) was discovered on a deserted beach between Playa Gaviotas and Yacila, Piura region of Northern Peru, on Wednesday 17th December. Researchers measured the shark at 447cm.
This is the 300th record of Megamouth sharks since they were first discovered in 1976. It is also the 13th specimen from Peru and the second one in 4 weeks. In November 2025, another Megamouth was discovered in the same region and local fishermen “filleted the specimen for sudado and ceviche”, two traditional dishes in the country.
More info about all the 300 Megamouth Sharks can be found at Sharkman's world/ Megamouth Shark
