Ghost shark
Also called Rabbit Fish

Chimaera sp.

Where is it found?

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Ocean floors

Diet and foraging method

Little is known about the feeding habits of Chimaeras, but probably pick prey from the substrate.

Key adaptations

In many species of Chimaera, the snout is modified to be a sensory organ. They have tooth plates for breaking and grinding up their prey. For predator defence, most species have a venomous spine on their back.

Social organisation and mating system

N/A

Did you know that...?

They have many different names due to their unique appearances, including spookfishes, ghost sharks and elephant fishes. 

Taxonomy

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Picture credits:

"Elephant shark melb aquarium" by Taken byfir0002 | flagstaffotos.com.auCanon 20D + Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 - Own work. Licenced under GFDL 1.2 via Wikimedia Commons - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Elephant_shark_melb_aquarium.jpg#/media/File:Elephant_shark_melb_aquarium.jpg