Deep in the ocean there is a mysterious predator known as the Goblin Shark that uses slingshot feeding to capture fish and squid in the blink of an eye Its strange appearance has earned it the title living fossil Even though it moves slowly this shadowy hunter surprises its prey with a jaw that soars forward powered by strong muscles and loose ligaments to extend nearly one tenth of its body length A hidden marvel until scientists filmed its hunting in 2008 | History Vault

Have you heard of the goblin shark? 🦈 This fearsome fish has jaws that thrust forward to snap up its prey! Learn about more deep-sea dwellers at: https://bit.ly/432YOQD | Oceana