What is the scientific classification of the goblin shark?
The goblin shark belongs to the kingdom animalia and the phylum chordate. It is from the mitsukurinidae family and genus mitsukurina. Where are goblin sharks found? Goblin sharks or mitsukurina owstoni are found deep in the ocean in the area where the suns light cannot reach. A large number of goblin sharks that have been caught were from Japan. These specimens have also been found in the waters off South Africa and various other sites that are located throughout the western Pacific Ocean. They have been found off the coasts of New Zealand and Australia too. The Atlantic Ocean too has been part of this discovery, with goblin sharks been found in the western Atlantic area. The Gulf of Mexico is another area that has been part of this discovery! How do I recognize a goblin shark? A goblin shark is easy to recognize because it has a long beak that is shaped like a trowel. Apart from this feature, you can also recognize the goblin shark from the color of its body, which is mostly pink owin
