Massive Pregnant Goblin Shark Caught with Six Pups in Taiwan Waters

A 1,760-pound goblin shark, the largest ever caught in Taiwan waters, was found to be pregnant with six pups. The shark was caught accidentally while bottom trawling, a fishing practice that is indiscriminate and damaging to the seabed. The Taiwan Ocean Artistic Museum purchased the shark to use as a future marine education resource. Goblin sharks are prehistoric deep-sea creatures with long snouts and needle-like teeth that are usually grayish in color but can appear pinkish-purple if their blood vessels are damaged. The species is not considered endangered by human activities.