United Kingdom, Jan. 15 -- A shark has been named after Kelly Clarkson.

The singer was delighted when couple, Andrea and Darrell Clulow - who teach youngsters about the importance of the marine beasts through their children's book, Finn and Friends, and an organisation of the same name - said on her show that they adopted one, and named it Kelly Sharkson.

During Thursday's (15.01.26's) episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, the 43-year-old host started the segment with: "There's no denying sharks can be intimidating creatures, but they're also beautiful and a central part of our oceans."

Andrea then surprised Kelly that one had been named after her.

Andrea said: "I love sharks, and we had the opportunity last summer to go on a research e...