Japanese Goblin Shark

Categories: Science | Animals | Aquarium
    • Scientific name: Mitsukurina owstoni
    • Japanese name: Tenguzame
    • Also called Elfin Shark
    • Length: up to 11 feet
    • Weight: up to 350 lbs
  • The Goblin Shark is a unique deep-sea species found mostly off the coast of Japan. It's unusual features include a long protrusion on the forehead that branches away from the jaws, pink skin, and a liver that occupies up to 25% of its body.Florida Museum of Natural History: Goblin Shark

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