Cookiecutter Sharks [Isistius]

Description

Isistius is a genus of small squaliform sharks known for their unique feeding behavior. They are named 'cookiecutter sharks' due to the circular wounds they leave on their prey. These sharks are found in warm, oceanic waters worldwide and are characterized by their elongated, cylindrical bodies, small size, and the presence of light-emitting photophores. They have a distinctive method of feeding by attaching to larger marine animals and extracting circular plugs of flesh.

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