The cookiecutter shark is named after the cookie-shaped wounds that it leaves on the bodies of its prey. This small fish is also known as the cigar shark because of its body shape. It lives in the deep-waters of warmer areas worldwide. read more
Better-known shark species like the great whites and tiger sharks dwarf the cookiecutter shark that maxes out around 20 inches (50 centimeters) of length. Judging by its brown, slender profile, a cookiecutter looks almost docile, sometimes referred to as a "cigar fish" because of its brown body. read more
The cookiecutter shark (Isistius brasiliensis), also called the cigar shark, is a species of small dogfish shark in the family Dalatiidae. This shark occurs in warm, oceanic waters worldwide, particularly near islands, and has been recorded as deep as 3.7 km (2.3 mi). read more