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Creature FeatureCreature Feature
Goblin SharkGoblin Shark((Mitsukurina owstoniMitsukurina owstoni))
Bottom dwelling sharksBottom dwelling sharks Usually inhabit continental slope region (885 - Usually inhabit continental slope region (885 -
3149 ft)3149 ft) Rarely seen at the surface or in shallow Rarely seen at the surface or in shallow
coastal waters (very elusive)coastal waters (very elusive) Identified by its elongated and flattened snout Identified by its elongated and flattened snout Pinkish/white in color with bluish fins Pinkish/white in color with bluish fins
DistributionDistribution
Grow up to 11ft and weigh 250 lbsGrow up to 11ft and weigh 250 lbs Identified by its elongated and flattened snoutIdentified by its elongated and flattened snout Up to 25% of the shark's body weight can be its liver Up to 25% of the shark's body weight can be its liver Next to nothing is known of the goblin shark's Next to nothing is known of the goblin shark's
reproductive habitsreproductive habits Thought to be ovoviviparousThought to be ovoviviparous Have never caught a pregnant female Have never caught a pregnant female
FeedingFeeding
Feed on deep sea squid, crabs, and fishFeed on deep sea squid, crabs, and fish Hunt by sensing the presence of prey with Hunt by sensing the presence of prey with
electro-sensitive organs in the rostrum electro-sensitive organs in the rostrum Protrudes its jaws, while using a tongue-like Protrudes its jaws, while using a tongue-like
muscle to suck the victim into its sharp front muscle to suck the victim into its sharp front teethteeth
ConservationConservation Listed as a species of Least Listed as a species of Least
Concern by the IUCNConcern by the IUCN Most often caught as fisheries Most often caught as fisheries
bycatchbycatch Deep bottom-set gillnets Deep bottom-set gillnets Sea-bottom long line fishing Sea-bottom long line fishing TrawlingTrawling Deep-sea fishing line Deep-sea fishing line
entanglemententanglement
Creature FeatureCreature Feature
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