91
/ 100
True
Scientists know of nine species of shark that can walk across land.
Infact verdict: True (91/100).
The claim that there are nine species of shark that can walk across land is supported by multiple sources. These sources confirm that epaulette sharks, belonging to the Hemiscyllium genus, are capable of moving on land using their fins. The evidence is consistent across several reputable sources, including Save Our Seas and the Oceanic Society, which describe these sharks' ability to walk in shallow water and briefly on land. Therefore, the claim is factual and well-supported by the evidence.
How is this score determined? →Individual claims
91
True
Science
Scientists know of nine species of shark that can walk across land.
Multiple reputable sources confirm that there are nine species of epaulette sharks capable of walking on land. These sources include Save Our Seas and the Oceanic Society, which provide consistent information about the sharks' ability to move on land using their fins.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
90
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
85
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
80
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
80
Weighted Total
91
Evidence Summary
3 web sources confirm the claim about walking sharks.
