Deep in the ocean there is a mysterious predator known as the Goblin Shark that uses slingshot feeding to capture fish and squid in the blink of an eye Its strange appearance has earned it the title living fossil Even though it moves slowly this shadowy hunter surprises its prey with a jaw that soars forward powered by strong muscles and loose ligaments to extend nearly one tenth of its body length A hidden marvel until scientists filmed its hunting in 2008 | History Vault

Have you heard of the goblin shark? 🦈 This fearsome fish has jaws that thrust forward to snap up its prey! Learn about more deep-sea dwellers at: https://bit.ly/432YOQD | Oceana

This is the goblin shark, one of the rarest and strangest sharks in the world. Living thousands of feet below the surface, its jaw shoots out like a spring to grab prey in the dark. Its pink skin, long snout, and ancient design have barely changed in over 100 million years. Most people will never see one alive. Would you dive deep enough to find it? #gleeanimals #sharkfacts #goblinshark #deepsea #animalfacts #oceanlife #nature #weirdanimals #wildlife #marinelife Copyright & Fair Use Disclaimer: