Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
Summary
Scientists filmed a goblin shark alive in its natural deep-sea home for the first time. These rare sharks live very far underwater and had only been seen before when caught by fishermen.Key Facts
- The goblin shark lives thousands of feet deep in the ocean, often in total darkness.
- Researchers captured video of the shark in the Pacific Ocean’s Tonga Trench in 2024.
- A second sighting was found in old footage from 2019 near Jarvis Island and Palmyra Atoll.
- The 2024 sighting showed the shark living nearly 700 meters deeper than previously known.
- Goblin sharks are about 12 feet long, have a pink, flexible body, and a large nose with sharp teeth.
- The species is considered a "living fossil," existing for about 125 million years.
- These discoveries expanded what scientists know about where goblin sharks live.
- Understanding their habitat helps include the species in conservation and biodiversity plans.
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