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Researchers were able to film a goblin shark in 2019 near Jarvis Island in the Central Pacific Ocean and another in 2024 in the Tonga Trench, extending its known depth range.
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Jarvis Island; Tonga Trench; Central Pacific Ocean
Who
researchers, IFLScience
What
Researchers were able to film a goblin shark in 2019 near Jarvis Island in the Central Pacific Ocean and another in 2024 in the Tonga Trench, extending its known depth range.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:59:50 GMT · 4h 2m ago
Where
Jarvis Island; Tonga Trench; Central Pacific Ocean ·
Why
It was difficult to study goblin sharks because they live in the deep benthopelagic zone of the ocean.
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This new footage provides valuable insights into the behavior and habitat of the goblin shark, deepening scientific understanding of deep-sea life.
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6 events in this thread- Health & Science4h 2m agoResearchers filmed a goblin shark in its natural habitat for the first time, extending its known depth range by 697 meters.Open article
- Health & Science4h 2m agoResearchers have filmed a goblin shark in its natural habitat using a remotely operated vehicle called Hercules.Open article
- Health & Science4h 2m agoResearchers utilizing a remotely operated vehicle called Hercules were able to film a goblin shark in its natural habitat at a little over 4,000 feet near Jarvis Island in the Central Pacific Ocean in 2019.Open article
- Currently Reading4h 2m agoResearchers were able to film a goblin shark in 2019 near Jarvis Island in the Central Pacific Ocean and another in 2024 in the Tonga Trench, extending its known depth range.
- Health & Science4h 2m agoResearchers filmed a goblin shark in its natural habitat using a remotely operated vehicle called Hercules.Open article
- Health & Science4h 2m agoResearchers filmed a goblin shark in 2019 near Jarvis Island and another in 2024 on the slope of the Tonga Trench, providing the first footage of these creatures in their natural habitat.Open article