1. Cookiecutter Shark
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2. Taxonomy Cookiecutter Shark Isistius brasiliensis
Nickname: Cigar Shark
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Chondrichthyes

3. Information Size: Evolved 420 million years ago Males: 12-14.5 in
Females: in
Evolved 420 million years ago

4. Habitat
Deep, warm ocean waters
Distribution:
All over the world

5. Feeding Facultative Ectoparasite- Can eat whole prey
Cut round holes prey like a cookie cutter cuts into dough.
Use their luminescence to attract prey

6. Breeding
Give birth to live pups
6-12 pups a litter

7. Population & Stats Population unknown- placed on least concern list
There has only been one attack on humans since they were discovered

8. Interesting facts
In 1970, a Cookiecutter Shark caused a US Navy submarine to have to go back to base for repairs. The holes that the shark inflicted on the sub’s haul caused extensive damage.
After it’s death a Cookiecutter shark can glow for three hours.