Great Lanternshark [Etmopterus princeps]
Description
Divers may spot this deep-water shark as a small, dark silhouette gliding through dim light. What makes it special is its ability to glow—tiny light organs along the body can create a subtle, counter-illuminated look as it moves.
Where To See Great Lanternshark
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Elasmobranchs (Sharks, Rays, Skates)
Elasmobranchii
|
| Order |
Dogfish Sharks
Squaliformes
|
| Family |
Lantern Sharks
Etmopteridae
|
| Genus |
Green Eye Sharks
Etmopterus
|
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