Goblin Shark

About

How goblin shark lives

Goblin sharks are deep-sea sharks with long snouts and jaws that extend forward to seize prey. A goblin shark's protrusible jaws can snap outward rapidly during a strike. Ocean animals navigate three-dimensional space, pressure, and constantly shifting currents.

Conservation

Status and habitat pressure

Stable populations still depend on habitat quality, food availability, and low human pressure. Protecting goblin shark also depends on keeping ocean habitats healthy and connected.

Common species still depend on habitat quality, clean water, food webs, and low disturbance.

Quick Facts

Things to notice

• A goblin shark's protrusible jaws can snap outward rapidly during a strike.
• Schooling behavior can improve safety, navigation, and feeding efficiency for many fish species.
• Ocean animals navigate three-dimensional space, pressure, and constantly shifting currents.
• Stable populations still depend on habitat quality, food availability, and low human pressure.