Goblin sharks are very strange in appearance, about 1.5-3 meters long, with a black, relatively flat body, a long and narrow head, and a unique shape of a sharp kiss, like a sword. Its eyes are small, but very sharp, and it can look for prey in the dark. In addition, Goblin sharks have longer gill slits, smaller dorsal and anal fins, and larger caudal fins. Its scales are very small and cover under its muscles, so it can move easily in the water without hindrance.
Goblin sharks live in the deep sea, usually in water depths deeper than 200 meters. In this environment, the sun can't shine, the water temperature is low and the pressure is very high. This special habitat makes Goblin sharks have unique life characteristics.
Goblin shark is a predatory animal, which feeds on fish and cephalopods. Its long fish kiss has sensors, which can feel the presence of prey in the invisible and inaudible sea. Once the prey is found, the Goblin shark will quickly approach and prey on the prey quickly with its powerful jaws. Its predation speed is extremely fast, and it can complete a predation in just a few seconds, which makes it play an extremely important ecological role in the deep sea.
Goblin sharks are widely distributed, mainly in the deep sea of Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean. Their habitat is very special, so they generally do not conflict with humans. However, due to the destruction of deep-sea environment by human activities, the living environment of Goblin sharks is also threatened.
Goblin sharks are currently unexplored species and have not been included in the IUCN Red List. Because it lives in the deep sea, human beings have little influence on it, so there is no need for special protection measures at present. However, with the expansion of human activities and the destruction of the deep-sea environment, the living conditions of Goblin sharks may also change, so it is necessary to conduct more in-depth research and protection.
Goblin shark is a mysterious creature, and its unique morphological characteristics, habitat, living habits, distribution range and protection level are all important aspects for us to understand it. Although our understanding of Goblin shark is still limited, through continuous research and protection, I believe we can better understand and protect this mysterious creature.