Episode
First Live Footage of Goblin Shark
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- Jun 12, 2026
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- 97
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Summary
For the first time ever, scientists have captured live footage of the elusive goblin shark in its natural deep-sea habitat — a bizarre, nightmare-like creature with a protruding jaw that can shoot forward like a weapon. Filmed for over fifty days in the Tonga Trench at nearly 2,000 metres deep, this 20-second clip shatters myths built from accidental fishing catches. The shark’s eerie appearance — described as “not even a mother would love them” — comes from a Japanese legend, and new sightings near Jarvis Island suggest its range stretches far across the central Pacific. This breakthrough reveals just how much remains hidden in Earth’s deepest oceans. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0f36da2faf99d557