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Cookiecutter Shark Taylor Jordan
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Taxonomy Cookiecutter Shark Isistius brasiliensis
Nickname: Cigar Shark Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Chondrichthyes
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Information Size: Evolved 420 million years ago Males: 12-14.5 in
Females: in Evolved 420 million years ago
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Habitat Deep, warm ocean waters Distribution: All over the world
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Feeding Facultative Ectoparasite- Can eat whole prey
Cut round holes prey like a cookie cutter cuts into dough. Use their luminescence to attract prey
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Breeding Give birth to live pups 6-12 pups a litter
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Population & Stats Population unknown- placed on least concern list
There has only been one attack on humans since they were discovered
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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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