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 …

Along with its heartbeat-detecting snout, the goblin shark has rapidly-extendible jaws that attach to an expandable, muscular mouth and throat. The ugly, ragged teeth are also not as …

Apr 3, 2025 · Goblin shark, rare species of shark belonging to the family Mitsukurinidae (order Lamniformes). Only one extant species (Mitsukurina owstoni) is known, on the basis of a few …

Goblin sharks are a species of fish that usually live at the bottom of the ocean along continental shelves (or a continent's edges). These pink animals can grow 12 feet long and weigh up to 460...

You’ve just had a brief and terrifying introduction to one of the deep sea’s most unique top predators: the goblin shark. If that introduction has you looking for a flight to the furthest …

Goblin sharks are a bizarre looking species of deep-sea shark. They are easily recognized by their long snout and protruding jaws, not that you’re likely to see them! These sharks only …

The goblin shark (Mitsukurina owstoni) is a rare, poorly-known species of deep-sea shark. Sometimes called a "living fossil", it is the only living species in the family Mitsukurinidae. The …

The goblin shark is a rare species of deep-sea shark. Their snouts are covered in ampullae of Lorenzini. These ampullae allow them to sense the electric fields produced by prey.

Like many species with a deep-sea affinity, scientists believe goblin sharks only come near the surface at night and spend most of their lives in the dark. The species is noted for its …

The goblin shark (Mitsukurina owstoni) is one of the creepier fish out there! It has a long, prominent snout covered with special sensing organs (ampullae of Lorenzini) that help it to …