The goblin shark gets its fearsome name from its long snout and gaping jaws, which give it a spooky ″goblin-like″ appearance. This mysterious and rarely seen shark dwells in the darkness of the deep ocean.
Goblin sharks can likely grow at least up to 5.5-6 meters (18-20 feet) long, although this is only speculation due to how few specimens have ever been seen. They are thought to live mostly in the deep ocean near continental slopes and seamounts up to 1,300 meters (4,265 feet) down, although some small individuals have also been spotted near the ocean surface.
Due to the depths and darkness at which they live, it is thought that goblin sharks do not rely on eyesight as much to find their prey, instead likely relying on smell, sound, and special organs called ampullae of Lorenzini, which can sense electric fields produced by other animals. Their narrow teeth suggest that they likely feed on a variety of prey, including octopuses, fish, shrimps, squids, and crabs. These sharks may swim slowly waiting for animals to come within striking distance before they quickly extend their unusual jaws to snap up prey.