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1 Cookiecutter Shark Taylor Jordan

2 Taxonomy Cookiecutter Shark Isistius brasiliensis
Nickname: Cigar Shark Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Chondrichthyes

3 Information Size: Evolved 420 million years ago Males: 12-14.5 in
Females: in Evolved 420 million years ago

4 Habitat Deep, warm ocean waters Distribution: All over the world

5 Feeding Facultative Ectoparasite- Can eat whole prey
Cut round holes prey like a cookie cutter cuts into dough. Use their luminescence to attract prey

6 Breeding Give birth to live pups 6-12 pups a litter

7 Population & Stats Population unknown- placed on least concern list
There has only been one attack on humans since they were discovered

8 Interesting facts In 1970, a Cookiecutter Shark caused a US Navy submarine to have to go back to base for repairs. The holes that the shark inflicted on the sub’s haul caused extensive damage. After it’s death a Cookiecutter shark can glow for three hours.


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