Megamouth Shark

The Megamouth is a strange and rare shark. It was first found in 1976. It is a filter feeding shark that is the only shark in the family Megachasmidae.

Characteristics and Size
Megamouth sharks have a large mouth and a cylindrical body. They have a lower and upper jaw that help with their feeding. They are 13-18 ft long depending on the gender. They are dark brown or gray or black colored.

Diet
Megamouths have things called photophores on their mouthes that attract prey (plankton, krill, shrimp, and small fish). They drop their lower jaw to scoop their prey into their mouth when it gets too close.

Habitat
With only a few sightings, scientists are not sure of the extent of their range/habitat but they have been found in tropical waters and temperate waters. They live in very deep water and feed at night closer to the surface. The oceans they live in are Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian.