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The first live observations of the rare and elusive goblin shark in its natural deep ocean habitat have been recorded, extending their known depth and geographic range significantly.
near Jarvis Island, Tonga Trench, Central Pacific, Pacific Ocean
Who
Professor Alan Jamieson, Aaron Judah, Minderoo-UWA Deep-Sea Research Centre, University of Hawaii
What
The first live observations of the rare and elusive goblin shark in its natural deep ocean habitat have been recorded, extending their known depth and geographic range significantly.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:40:00 GMT · 2h 20m ago
Where
near Jarvis Island, Tonga Trench, Central Pacific, Pacific Ocean ·
Why
Research documented two live observations of the goblin shark, Mitsukurina owstoni, after previous observations were only made after they were caught on fishing lines and soon died.
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New findings significantly extend the known geographic range and depth of the goblin shark, allowing for better inclusion in regional management and biodiversity lists and highlighting the vast unexplored aspects of the deep ocean.
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