Today, I learned about one of the creepiest monsters of the 7 seas... the GOBLIN SHARK.
Here are the most interesting facts about the goblin shark:
It is pink, unlike other sharks.
It's been found in ocean waters all around the world, except for the freezing-ass cold Arctic and Antarctic waters. But it especially seems to love Japanese waters.
It lurks in such deep & dark waters that it probably doesn't even use its beady, little eyes very much.
It has a very long snout that can sense the electricity of squid, fish, and other prey (since it can't really see them).
It has ligaments in its head that thrust its jaw out very fast, like a slingshot. The jaws actually shoot out of it's mouth! It's gross.
Its teeth are thin and long, like needles.
It's called "goblin shark" because Japanese fishermen originally called it tengu-zame. Zame means shark. Tengu is a half-bird, half-man, red-faced demon with a long nose.
