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Scientists have filmed a rare 125-million-year-old goblin shark alive in its natural deep-sea habitat for the first time, revealing a new depth record and a wider Pacific range

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Scientists have filmed a rare 125-million-year-old goblin shark alive in its natural deep-sea habitat for the first time, revealing a new depth record and a wider Pacific range

For the very first time, scientists have captured live footage of goblin sharks in their deep-sea environment, revealing new insights into the species. This remarkable finding extends their known depth by almost 700 meters. Observations from two separate instances identified these elusive sharks in previously unknown Pacific Ocean habitats, complemented by archived footage from 2019 that documented an unrecognized encounter. This groundbreaking research broadens the goblin shark's recognized range significantly.

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Science Daily

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· Jul 8, 2026

Rare goblin shark filmed alive for the first time in the deep sea

For the first time, researchers have filmed the elusive goblin shark alive in the deep ocean where it naturally lives. The remarkable sightings greatly expand the shark's known range and depth, showing that this 125-million-year-old living fossil still has plenty of secrets left to reveal.

UPI

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· Jul 7, 2026

Watch: Great white shark might be the first caught on camera in Rhode Island

Watch: Great white shark might be the first caught on camera in Rhode Island

CBC News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Great white shark gets up close and personal | The Moment

Atlantic Shark Institute executive director Jon Dodd tells The National about the moment he captured a rare close up of a great white shark in South Kingstown, Rhode Island.

Times of India

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· Jul 10, 2026

How the Greenland shark's 400-year lifespan could help scientists protect human eyesight

How the Greenland shark's 400-year lifespan could help scientists protect human eyesight

The West Australian

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· Jun 27, 2026

Marine biologist reveals blunt theory on Bondi Beach shark reports

A marine biologist has revealed why he believes more shark sightings are being reported – and it is not what you might expect.

Boston.com

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· Jul 9, 2026

After long search, scientists get amazing great white shark footage off R.I. coast

The shark was found near a dead humpback whale southeast of Block Island. The post After long search, scientists get amazing great white shark footage off R.I. coast appeared first on Boston.com.

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Related coverage for "Scientists have filmed a rare 125-million-year-old goblin shark alive in its natural deep-sea habitat for the first time, revealing a new depth record and a wider Pacific range": Science Daily — Rare goblin shark filmed alive for the first time in the deep sea. UPI — Watch: Great white shark might be the first caught on camera in Rhode Island. CBC News — Great white shark gets up close and personal | The Moment. Times of India — How the Greenland shark's 400-year lifespan could help scientists protect human eyesight. The West Australian — Marine biologist reveals blunt theory on Bondi Beach shark reports. Boston.com — After long search, scientists get amazing great white shark footage off R.I. coast