Goblin shark
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| phylum | Chordata | The goblin shark is a rare, poorly known species of deep-sea shark. Sometimes called a "living fossil". This species looks unlike any other shark, with a long flattened snout, highly protrusible jaws containing prominent nail-like teeth, and pink coloration. It is usually between three and four meters (10–13 ft) long when mature, though can grow considerably larger. Goblin sharks inhabit upper continental slopes, submarine canyons, and seamounts around the world at depths greater than 100 m (330 ft), with adults found deeper than juveniles.
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| class | Chondrichthyes | |
| order | Lamniformes | |
| family | Mitsukurinidae | |
| genus | Mitsukurina | |
| species | M. owstoni |
