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Viper Dogfish (Viper Shark)
Trigonognathus kabeyai
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About
The viper dogfish, also known as the viper shark, is a rare, deep-sea shark known for its long, needle-like teeth and hinged jaws. They are poorly understood due to their deep-sea habitat.
Habitat
Deep waters of the Pacific Ocean
Diet
Carnivorous - fish and squid
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Fun Facts
- Viper dogfish have the longest teeth relative to body size of any shark.
- They can extend their jaws outward to catch prey.
- This species was only discovered in 1986 and remains rarely seen by humans.
Conservation
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