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Rare Shark Filmed in Japan

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the 20,000-leagues dept.

[TheBORG] writes "A Deep Sea Frill Shark, whose normal habitat is between 600 and 1000m, was found and filmed off the coast of Japan recently. Normally they're caught (found dead) in fishermen's nets. This 'living fossil' was probably so close to the coast because it was sick. In its poor condition, the shark was moved by marine park personnel to a seawater pool where they filmed it swimming and opening its jaws. The shark died a few hours later after being filmed."

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  1. Sure... by TodMinuit · · Score: 1, Redundant

    ... but does it have a frickin' laser beam?

    (I think this warrants me getting pelted with stones.)

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  2. Mmmmm...Sushi by R2.0 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Come on - tell me no one else thought it.

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