Goblin sharks observed alive in deep-sea habitat for first time, Australian scientists report
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Petra Stock
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Summary
For the first time ever, goblin sharks—rare, deep-sea creatures with a distinctive and unusual appearance—have been observed alive in their natural deep ocean habitat. Previously, they had only been seen when accidentally caught on fishing lines. Prof Alan Jamieson of the Minderoo-UWA Deep-Sea Research Centre notes that these sharks have an almost mythological quality and that scientists know virtually nothing about them, despite their ability to capture the public imagination.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThey've captured the imagination of so many people, but we've never really seen them alive.
We actually know virtually nothing about them.
Goblin sharks were a bit like the colossal squid – creatures with an almost mythological quality.
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