Fishing for Hawaiian lanternshark

Etmopterus villosus

The Hawaiian lanternshark is a small deep-sea shark found in the Pacific Ocean. It has a slender, dark body with bioluminescent organs. Typically reaching up to 18 inches and weighing around 2 pounds, it preys on small fish and invertebrates. Preferring depths of 900 to 1,500 feet, it exhibits solitary behavior and is rarely observed. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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