SOUTH AFRICA: Rare prehistoric coelacanth fish caught off Madacascar (1953)

GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit Professor unveils prehistoric coelacanth fish cught by fisherman off Madacascar. Full Description: SLATE INFORMATION: The Prehistoric Fish SOUTH AFRICA: COELACANTH (Fish): Prehistoric fish found by Professor J.L. Smith off Madagascar, shots of being unpacked, watched by Smith and Dr Malan DR. MALAN: South African Premier Watches Professor Smith unpack his find of Coelacanth on his return with the prize PROFESSOR J.L. SMITH (South African Prime Minister): Shots of returned with his find of Coelacanth, shots of fish and Dr Malan watching proceedings SOUTH AFRICA: Dr Malan sees Professor Smith unpack Coelacanth he discovered off Madascascar History and Archaeology Background: Professor unveils prehistoric coelacanth fish cught by fisherman off Madacascar. FILM ID: VLVAAYN4YB9CB8V9W79BLOX3Z9ZZS To license this film, visit