Based on its whimsical name, it’s easy to assume that the cookiecutter shark is cute and gentle. However, nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, the name “cookiecutter” doesn’t refer to the ...

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The cookiecutter shark is a small deep sea species that feeds by removing circular plugs of flesh from much larger animals. Its lips form a powerful suction seal, while serrated lower teeth and ...

The cuts left by a cookiecutter shark are recognizable for their uniformity, helping to identify the species by bite marks. Photo courtesy of University of Hawaii A Hawaii study has found that a ...