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    Distribution

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    This species of deep-sea shark is thought to be widely distributed. Specimens have
    been seen in the Atlantic, off the coast of Guyana, Surinam, French
    Guiana, France, Madeira, Senegal, Portugal, and the Gulf of Guinea. It has also been
    reported in the western Pacific off Japan, Australia and New Zealand. In the Indian
    Ocean it is found off South Africa and Mozambique. It was recently recorded in
    the U.S.A near San Clemente Island off the coast of California, as well as in the
    northern Gulf of Mexico, south of Pascagoula, Mississippi.[2]
    Habitat
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    The Goblin shark is a bottom-dwelling shark that is rarely seen at the surface or in
    shallow coastal waters. This species is found along the outer continental shelves,
    upper slopes, and off seamounts. Most specimens have been observed near
    continental slopes, between 885 and 3149 feet (270 and 960 meters) deep. It has
    been found in waters up to 4265 feet (1,300 meters) deep, and in waters as shallow
    as 311 to 449 feet (95 to 137 meters). Records show that the Goblin shark could
    also be an oceanic species.[2]
    Feeding
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    The Goblin shark senses its prey with the help of electro-sensitive organs.
    The jaws are made for rapid projection to help in the capture of prey. The jaw is
    thrust forward by a double set of ligaments at the mandibular (lower jaw) joints.
    When the jaws are withdrawn, the ligaments are stretched and they become
    relaxed when the jaw is projected forward. The jaws are usually held tightly while
    swimming, and have a function like a catapult when the Goblin shark wants to feed.
    The front teeth are made for crushing. The Goblin shark feeds
    on shrimps, pelagic octopuses, fish, and squids. It is also thought to feed on crabs,
    [2]
    and deep-sea rockfish.[3]
    Reproduction
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    There is no proper information about the reproduction habits of the Goblin shark. No
    pregnant female has been found or captured. It is believed that they
    are ovoviviparous, meaning that the young are born live, but there is
    no placental connection, instead the embryos are nourished by egg yolk. There is
    no real information of when the Goblin shark matures, when and how it mates, and
    how long the gestation period lasts. [3]
    Human interactions
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    The Goblin shark is fished commercially off Japan, and is sometimes caught along
    with cutlassfish off Portugal. Elsewhere, they are taken mainly as bycatch of deep-
    water trawls and occasionally with deep-water longlines, deep-set gillnets, and
    possibly purse seines.
    The Goblin shark is probably harmless, but since it has rarely been encountered by
    humans it is not yet possible to tell. Although probably common,
    this species of shark is rarely seen and is therefore poorly known. [4]
    References
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    1. ↑ Duffy, C.A.J.; Ebert, D.A.; Stenberg, C. (2004). "Mitsukurina
    owstoni". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004:
    e.T44565A10907385. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T44565A10907
    385.en.
    2. ↑ Jump up to:2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "FLMNH Ichthyology Department:Goblin
    shark". flmnh.ufl.edu. Archived from the original on 1 February 2016.
    Retrieved 10 July 2013.
    3. ↑ Jump up to:3.0 3.1 "Goblin Shark-Animal Facts and
    Information". bioexpedition.com. 13 June 2012. Retrieved 10
    July 2013.
    4. ↑ "Goblin Sharks, Mitsukurina owstoni~MarineBio.org". marinebio.org.
    Retrieved 10 July 2013.
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     IUCN Red List least concern species
     Sharks
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