Hawaiian cookiecutter shark [Isistius plutodus]
Description
The Hawaiian cookiecutter shark, also known as the largesnout cookiecutter shark, is a species of shark belonging to the family Dalatiidae. It is found in the warmer waters of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. This species is known to inhabit waters as deep as 3.7 km (2.3 mi). The Hawaiian cookiecutter shark is larger than its relative, the cookiecutter shark, reaching lengths of up to 60 cm (24 in). It has a short, blunt snout, a brownish coloration, and its underside lacks the bioluminescent photophores found in other cookiecutter sharks. It also has larger teeth and a wider throat, suggesting a diet of larger prey.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
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| Order |
Dogfish Sharks
Squaliformes
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| Family |
Kitefin Sharks
Dalatiidae
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| Genus |
Cookiecutter Sharks
Isistius
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