Rare goblin shark filmed in the wild for 1st time, study says

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Scientists have captured the first-ever confirmed footage of a goblin shark in its natural habitat, a rare deep-sea species that has eluded cameras despite decades of study. The footage, documented in a new study, shows the unusual shark, known for its flattened snout and needle-like teeth, prowling the ocean depths where it has largely remained a mystery to researchers. The breakthrough comes after years of scientists studying only dead specimens or fleeting glimpses, making this visual record a significant moment in marine biology. The goblin shark inhabits the bathypelagic zone hundreds of meters below the surface, where few creatures venture and even fewer are successfully filmed.