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Researchers filmed a goblin shark in its natural habitat using a remotely operated vehicle called Hercules.
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near Jarvis Island, Central Pacific Ocean; Tonga Trench
Who
researchers, IFLScience
What
Researchers filmed a goblin shark in its natural habitat using a remotely operated vehicle called Hercules.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:59:50 GMT · 4h 0m ago
Where
near Jarvis Island, Central Pacific Ocean; Tonga Trench ·
Why
This footage provides researchers with real observations of the goblin shark's behavior in its natural deep-sea environment, which is difficult to study.
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The footage provides new insights into the goblin shark's natural behaviors and extends its known depth range, contributing to our understanding of deep-sea marine life.
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6 events in this thread- Health & Science4h 0m 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 0m agoResearchers have filmed a goblin shark in its natural habitat using a remotely operated vehicle called Hercules.Open article
- Health & Science4h 0m 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
- Health & Science4h 0m 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.Open article
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- Health & Science4h 0m 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