What is Megamouth shark • Sharks • Megachasma ?
The Megamouth Shark (Megachasma pelagios) is a species of deep-sea shark that was first discovered in 1976. It is one of the rarest species of shark, with only a few dozen confirmed sightings to date.
The Megamouth Shark is characterized by its large mouth, which can be up to 1.3 meters wide, and its soft, flabby body. It has a dark brownish-black color on its back and sides, and a white belly. The Megamouth Shark can grow up to 5.5 meters in length and can weigh up to 750 kilograms.
The Megamouth Shark is a filter feeder, meaning that it feeds by filtering water through its large mouth and gills to capture plankton and small fish. It is believed that the Megamouth Shark spends most of its time in deep water, between 120 and 1,200 meters, and only comes to the surface at night to feed.
Since its discovery, the Megamouth Shark has been the subject of scientific study and has helped researchers to better understand the biology and behavior of deep-sea sharks. Despite being a relatively unknown species, the Megamouth Shark is considered to be of low conservation concern, as it is not targeted by fisheries and is not known to be threatened by any major human activities.
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