Kitefin Sharks [Dalatiidae]

Description

The Kitefin Sharks, family Dalatiidae, include species such as the kitefin shark and cookiecutter shark. These sharks are small to medium in size and often have elongated, slender bodies. Many species in this family exhibit bioluminescence, which they use for camouflage and possibly communication. They are found in deep waters worldwide, from the surface to the bathypelagic zone. Kitefin sharks have diverse feeding habits, including parasitic behavior, as demonstrated by the cookiecutter shark.

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