Shark of the Month · October 2026
Goblin shark
Mitsukurina owstoni
A pink living fossil whose jaws shoot out of its face. Perfect for spooky season.
Bigger than a car · up to 4 m
Doing okay (Least Concern)
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The weird bit
Its jaws shoot forward out of its face to snatch prey. Scientists estimate they stretch out much further than the jaws of any other shark.
Size, compared with you
You: 1.7 m. Goblin shark: 4 m.