Goblin Shark

The goblin shark (Mitsukurina owstoni) is a rare species of deep-sea shark. Sometimes called a "living fossil", it is the only extant representative of the family Mitsukurinidae, a lineage some 125 million years old.

This pink-skinned animal has a distinctive profile with an elongated, flattened snout, and highly protrusible jaws containing prominent nail-like teeth. It is usually between 3 and 4 m (10 and 13 ft) long when mature, though it can grow considerably larger.

Goblin sharks inhabit upper continental slopes, submarine canyons, and seamounts throughout the world at depths greater than 100 m (330 ft), with adults found deeper than juveniles.

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By Edgar Ravenswood Waite

Mitsukurina owstoni Subject: Sharks, Goblin shark Tag: Fish

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Hussakof L.

Differing jaw positions in preserved goblin sharks caused several specimens to be described erroneously as distinct species.

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Dianne Bray / Museum Victoria

The goblin shark's jaws extend dramatically when feeding.

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Rare Footage Of Goblin Shark With Alien-like Jaws

Goblin Shark is a deadly shark that lurks in the deep sea.

It can extend its jaws and snap it back to capture its preys.

The Goblin Shark lives in the deep ocean and has a unique set of jaws for catching prey.