Choose your destination.   '99 '00 '01 '02 '03 January   x x x x February x x x x x March x x x x x April x x x x x May x x x x x June x x x x   July x x x x   August x x x x   September x x x x   October x x x x   November x x x x   December x X x x   Pygmy Shark Scientifically: Euprotomicrus bispinatus. What To Look For: This pygmy shark has large eyes and a round head and snout. The tail is spade-shaped and there are white edges to the fins. Living in mid-water at depths of between 2000 and 10,000 m, this species undergoes extensive vertical migrations to surface waters at night to feed. Size: Up to 27 cm. Distribution: Worldwide, scattered throughout tropical and warm temperate seas. Food: Deep-water bony fish and squid. Breeding: Live-bearer, with 8 young per litter. Danger To Humans: Too small to be dangerous. Back To Top

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