Cookiecutter SharkTaylor Jordan

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

InformationSize:

Males: 12-14.5 inFemales: 15-17 in

Evolved 420 million years ago

Habitat

Deep, warm ocean waters

Distribution:All over the world

FeedingFacultative Ectoparasite- Can eat whole preyCut round holes prey like a cookie cutter cuts

into dough.Use their luminescence to attract prey

BreedingGive birth to live pups 6-12 pups a litter

Population & Stats

Population unknown- placed on least concern list

Stats: There has only been one attack on humans since

they were discovered

Interesting factsIn 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.