Weird Animals – A List Of The World’s Strangest Species

Goblin Shark
Goblin Shark
Scientific name: Mitsukurina owstoni

Type of animal: Fish

Family: Mitsukurinidae

Where found: Deep sea habitats worldwide

Conservation status: Least Concern

The goblin shark is one of the world’s weirdest sharks. The species’ name comes from its distinctive looks; its long, protruding snout and needle-like teeth gives it a goblin-like appearance.

The goblin shark is an opportunistic feeder, using its long snout to detect and capture prey in the dark waters of the deep sea.

This deep-sea species is the only member of the family Mitsukurinidae, and is found in deep-sea waters around the world.