Prehistoric shark found alive off the coast of Japan







Prehistoric shark found alive off the coast of Japan

Prehistoric shark found alive off the coast of Japan

The goblin shark, Mitsukurina owstoni, is found in the deep ocean, far below where the sun's light can reach at depths greater than 200m and is the sole living species in the family Mitsukurinidae.

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Guest: dan (418 days ago)

its kind of like alien in shark form asvavp alien shark vs alien vs predator

Guest: e (410 days ago)

half dolphin half shark? was there a one night stand between these 2 spieces?

Guest: guest (365 days ago)

oh dear, is somebody confusing prehistoric with extinct ?

Guest (342 days ago)

Latest comment: "i say it looks like alien from alien vs predator just putting my point out there "

Guest: Ivor Hardy (390 days ago)

Looks more in-bred than cross breed.

Guest (455 days ago)

I don't know what it was - I know its probably Sushi now.

Guest (454 days ago)

... and then they sliced its fins off to sell as part of a penis enlargement potion... Nice Jaw-Action on that beastie!!

bentleyBentley (450 days ago)

Is that where Ridley Scott got the idea for Alien jaw?

Guest (454 days ago)

how can somebody dive more than 200 m. decompression for the next 10 years?

Guest: Hugh Janus. (455 days ago)

I'd kill the bastard if it bit me.

claudiusClaudius (454 days ago)

Scary fish! It could be my friend and protect me from you bad people! Then you not give me shite anymore! You are devil, eat my tits!

Guest (455 days ago)

Keith Olbermann's fishy brother!

Guest: smaller ingpiece (455 days ago)

Got ur name right u big A hole, whats this cute little shark ever done to u, even ugly sharks have feelings god damitt !

Guest (454 days ago)

And surely the fact that it is still alive stops it being prehistoric?...