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Head of a Goblin Shark caught off Sydney

Description

The head of a Goblin Shark caught off Sydney in 1983. The jaws are in the protruded position.

Photographer:
John Paxton
Rights:
© Australian Museum
Common name:
Goblin Shark
Scientific name:
Mitsukurina owstoni
Family:
Miksukurinidae

Last Updated: 14 May 2009

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