The cookiecutter shark (Isistius brasiliensis), also called the cigar shark, is a species of small squaliform shark in the family Dalatiidae. This shark lives in warm, oceanic waters worldwide, particularly near islands, and has been recorded as deep as 3.7 km (2.3 mi).

cookiecutter shark, either of two species of living sharks classified as part of the genus Isistius, in the family Dalatiidae, named for their tendency to excise cookie cutter-shaped plugs of flesh from the larger marine animals they feed upon.

The cookiecutter shark (Isistius brasiliensis), also called the cigar shark, is a species of small squaliform shark in the family Dalatiidae. This shark occurs in warm, oceanic waters worldwide, particularly near islands, and has been recorded as deep as 3.7 km (2.3 mi).

2014年12月15日 · The cookiecutter shark is a small shark species who got its name from the round, deep wounds it leaves on its prey. They are also known as the cigar shark, luminous shark, and cookie-cutter or cookie cutter shark.

The cookiecutter shark is one of the most interesting sharks in the ocean, and it never grows bigger than 18-20 inches (~50 cm). It gets its common name from its feeding strategy of biting off small chunks of much larger animals. This species is small and lives much of its life in the deep water column (mesopelagic).

The Cookiecutter Shark, also referred to as the cigar shark, is a fascinating creature with unique biological features and a penchant for large prey. Here are 13 interesting facts about your new favorite shark!

Ever heard of a cookie-cutter shark (Isistius brasiliensis)? They look like your average shark —sort of menacing and streamlined—but their name comes from how they feed.

Dive into the shadowy depths of the ocean as we explore the fascinating world of the Cookiecutter Shark. This diminutive yet intriguing creature has earned its name from the cookie-shaped wounds it leaves on larger marine animals.

The cookiecutter shark is a deep-sea shark known for carving circular wounds on larger animals with its suction and sharp teeth. The cookiecutter shark (Isistius brasiliensis) lives worldwide and prefers warmer waters near islands.

The shark is a wide-ranging tropical oceanic shark, epipelagic to bathypelagic. It can range from the surface to more than 11482.9 ft [3500 m] deep, but usually range from 278.9 to 11482.9 ft [85-3500 m].