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The goblin shark, Mitsukurina owstoni, is also called the elfin shark. A deepwater shark, it is rarely seen in the wild. It's identifiable by its long, protuberant nose-like snout, giving it its name.

Goblin Shark - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

The goblin shark is a rare species of deep-sea shark. Sometimes called a "living fossil", it is the only extant representative of the family Mitsukurinidae, a lineage some 125 million years old.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goblin_shark
Goblin Sharks, Mitsukurina owstoni - MarineBio

Find out what's known about Goblin Sharks including their world range and habitats, feeding behaviors, life history, ecology, reproduction, and conservation status.
http://marinebio.org/species.asp?id=234
FLMNH Ichthyology Department: Goblin Shark

Florida Museum of Natural History Ichthyology Department. This page contains educational sections about the biology, ecology and conservation of the Goblin Shark.
http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/discover/species-profiles/mitsukurina-owstoni
Biology of the Goblin Shark - ElasmoResearch

By any standard, the Goblin Shark is a bizarre creature. Growing to a length of over 10 feet (3 metres), it has a soft, flabby body, is colored bubblegum pink, and has a peculiar, blade-like snout overhanging long, highly protrusible jaws bristling with slender, fang-like teeth.
http://elasmo-research.org/education/shark_profiles/m_owstoni.htm
Mitsukurina owstoni (Elfin Shark, Goblin Shark)

Facts and population statistics from IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/44565/0
Alien Sharks: Goblin Shark - Shark Week - Discovery

The goblin shark, discovered in the late 19th century, was named for its "creepy" appearance. Its long, flat snout works like a metal detector.
http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/shark-week/videos/alien-sharks-goblin-shark/
Rare Goblin Shark Caught in Gulf of Mexico

Commercial fisher Carl Moore wasn't sure what he had netted last week just south of Key West, Florida (map), when he saw the fish's flat, blade-like snout.
http://voices.nationalgeographic.com/2014/05/05/rare-goblin-shark-caught-in-gulf-of-mexico/
Living Goblin Sharks and Their Fossil Ancestors

Very long tail, long snout, and jaws that can protrude out of the mouth. Since it is a deep water animal, the eyes are small and nearly useless
http://www.fossilguy.com/gallery/vert/fish-shark/goblin/
Goblin Shark at Australian Museum - Business Insider

It's only the fourth specimen in the Australian Museum collection. See the display of this rare goblin shark donated to the Australian Museum
http://www.businessinsider.com/goblin-shark-at-australian-museum-2015-3
The Goblin Shark - A Mystery Shark

Facts about the rare goblin shark including an embedded one of a kind video of a live specimen.
http://www.sharksider.com/goblin-shark/
Goblin Shark - Shark Facts and Information

General information about the goblin shark including its appearance, diet and habitat.
http://www.sharks-world.com/goblin_shark/
''Alien of the Deep'': Rare Goblin Shark Found off Australia - NBC News

Think "Jaws" was terrifying? Imagine running into the goblin shark, Mitsukurina owstoni, as it patrolled the pitch-black depths of the ocean.
http://www.nbcnews.com/science/weird-science/alien-deep-rare-goblin-shark-found-australia-n316666

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Goblin Shark - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

The goblin shark is a rare species of deep-sea shark. Sometimes called a "living fossil", it is the only extant representative of the family Mitsukurinidae, a lineage some 125 million years old.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goblin_shark
Goblin Sharks, Mitsukurina owstoni - MarineBio

Find out what's known about Goblin Sharks including their world range and habitats, feeding behaviors, life history, ecology, reproduction, and conservation status.
http://marinebio.org/species.asp?id=234
FLMNH Ichthyology Department: Goblin Shark

Florida Museum of Natural History Ichthyology Department. This page contains educational sections about the biology, ecology and conservation of the Goblin Shark.
http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/discover/species-profiles/mitsukurina-owstoni
Biology of the Goblin Shark - ElasmoResearch

By any standard, the Goblin Shark is a bizarre creature. Growing to a length of over 10 feet (3 metres), it has a soft, flabby body, is colored bubblegum pink, and has a peculiar, blade-like snout overhanging long, highly protrusible jaws bristling with slender, fang-like teeth.
http://elasmo-research.org/education/shark_profiles/m_owstoni.htm
Mitsukurina owstoni (Elfin Shark, Goblin Shark)

Facts and population statistics from IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/44565/0
Alien Sharks: Goblin Shark - Shark Week - Discovery

The goblin shark, discovered in the late 19th century, was named for its "creepy" appearance. Its long, flat snout works like a metal detector.
http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/shark-week/videos/alien-sharks-goblin-shark/
Rare Goblin Shark Caught in Gulf of Mexico

Commercial fisher Carl Moore wasn't sure what he had netted last week just south of Key West, Florida (map), when he saw the fish's flat, blade-like snout.
http://voices.nationalgeographic.com/2014/05/05/rare-goblin-shark-caught-in-gulf-of-mexico/
Living Goblin Sharks and Their Fossil Ancestors

Very long tail, long snout, and jaws that can protrude out of the mouth. Since it is a deep water animal, the eyes are small and nearly useless
http://www.fossilguy.com/gallery/vert/fish-shark/goblin/
Goblin Shark at Australian Museum - Business Insider

It's only the fourth specimen in the Australian Museum collection. See the display of this rare goblin shark donated to the Australian Museum
http://www.businessinsider.com/goblin-shark-at-australian-museum-2015-3
The Goblin Shark - A Mystery Shark

Facts about the rare goblin shark including an embedded one of a kind video of a live specimen.
http://www.sharksider.com/goblin-shark/
Goblin Shark - Shark Facts and Information

General information about the goblin shark including its appearance, diet and habitat.
http://www.sharks-world.com/goblin_shark/
''Alien of the Deep'': Rare Goblin Shark Found off Australia - NBC News

Think "Jaws" was terrifying? Imagine running into the goblin shark, Mitsukurina owstoni, as it patrolled the pitch-black depths of the ocean.
http://www.nbcnews.com/science/weird-science/alien-deep-rare-goblin-shark-found-australia-n316666

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Goblin Shark

The goblin shark, Mitsukurina owstoni, is also called the elfin shark. A deepwater shark, it is rarely seen in the wild. It's identifiable by its long, protuberant nose-like snout, giving it its name.

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