Fishing for Largetooth cookiecutter shark

Isistius plutodus

The largetooth cookiecutter shark is a small, deep-sea shark known for its unique feeding behavior, using its large teeth to gouge circular chunks from larger marine animals. It inhabits tropical and subtropical oceans. Typically measuring around 17 inches and weighing up to 2 pounds, this elusive shark is nocturnal, ascending to surface waters at night to feed. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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