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Goblin shark

Mitsukurina owstoni

Goblin shark (Mitsukurina owstoni)Common

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Fishcarnivore

The elfin shark, also known as the goblin shark, is a deep-sea dweller with a unique appearance. Its long, flat snout and extendable jaws make it stand out among sharks. Found in the depths of oceans worldwide, it thrives in environments over 100 meters below the surface.

  • It has highly protrusible jaws with nail-like teeth.
  • Adults can reach lengths of 3 to 4 meters.
  • It inhabits depths greater than 100 meters, sometimes diving to 1,300 meters.
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At a glance

Classification
Fish
Scientific name
Mitsukurina owstoni
Habitat
Ocean
Regions in this directory
Worldwide
Diet
carnivore
Relative size
large
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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