Etmopterus sheikoi [Etmopterus sheikoi]
Description
Divers may spot this deep-water shark as a small, dark silhouette cruising slowly above the seafloor. With its subtle, low-contrast look, it often appears more like a moving shadow than a clearly defined animal—especially in dim light. If you’re lucky enough to encounter one, it typically shows a calm, steady presence rather than sudden bursts of movement.
Where To See Etmopterus sheikoi
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
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| Genus |
Green Eye Sharks
Etmopterus
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