Why are goblin sharks called that?

There are a lot of things about the goblin shark ( Mitsukurina owstoni ) that scientists don't know as these deep-sea sharks generally swim at depths too extreme for human contact.

Goblin sharks live in the benthopelagic zone of the ocean, found in areas ranging between 800 and 3,000 feet (244 and 914 meters) deep. Since the first recorded sighting in 1898, only 50 or so goblin sharks have been officially recorded, caught around Japan, Portugal, the Gulf of Mexico and the California coast.

What Do Goblin Sharks Look Like?

The goblin shark's jaws, beady eyes and freakishly flat snout come together for a bizarre face reminiscent of a Picasso painting. The elongated nose in particular — paired with the retractable jaw — creates a facial proportion you don't often see, even in the dee