Some of the Strangest Things on Earth That Are Only Found in the Deep Ocean

They Have Electroreceptors

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The goblin shark’s snout contains sensory organs known as ampullae of Lorenzini, which are essentially electroreceptors. This feature allows the shark to detect the electric field of its prey so it can locate and pursue its next meal quickly and easily. This also lets it know what size its meal is, so it knows if it’s in for a fight or if it just has to open its mouth and swallow.

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