What is snaggletooth shark?

The snaggletooth shark, also known as the Mogan shark or striped catshark, is a species of catshark found in the western Indian Ocean. They are typically found in deep waters, ranging from 600 to 2,800 feet (200 to 850 meters) below the surface.

These sharks have a distinctive appearance, with a slender body, large eyes, and a unique pattern of pale stripes on their back. They have sharp, pointed teeth that are slightly curved, giving them the nickname "snaggletooth shark."

Snaggletooth sharks primarily feed on small fish, cephalopods, and crustaceans. They are nocturnal predators, hunting for prey at night and resting during the day in caves or crevices on the seafloor.

Not much is known about the reproductive behavior of snaggletooth sharks, but they are thought to be oviparous, meaning they lay eggs that hatch outside the mother's body.

While not targeted by commercial fisheries, snaggletooth sharks are occasionally caught as bycatch in deep-sea trawling operations. Their population status is currently unknown, and more research is needed to better understand and protect this species.