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Researchers filmed a goblin shark in its natural habitat for the first time, extending its known depth range by 697 meters.
near Jarvis Island in the Central Pacific Ocean, Tonga Trench
Who
researchers, IFLScience
What
Researchers filmed a goblin shark in its natural habitat for the first time, extending its known depth range by 697 meters.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:59:50 GMT · 2h 29m ago
Where
near Jarvis Island in the Central Pacific Ocean, Tonga Trench ·
Why
Researchers used a remotely operated vehicle called Hercules to film the shark in its natural habitat.
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How this affects you
The footage provides invaluable data on goblin shark behavior and habitat, helping scientists better understand deep-sea ecosystems. This breakthrough allows for direct observation rather than relying solely on accidental catches.
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6 events in this thread- Currently Reading2h 29m agoResearchers filmed a goblin shark in its natural habitat for the first time, extending its known depth range by 697 meters.
- Health & Science2h 29m agoResearchers have filmed a goblin shark in its natural habitat using a remotely operated vehicle called Hercules.Open article
- Health & Science2h 29m 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 & Science2h 29m 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
- Health & Science2h 29m agoResearchers filmed a goblin shark in its natural habitat using a remotely operated vehicle called Hercules.Open article
- Health & Science2h 29m 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
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