And they do it on a diet of plankton. On the other end of the size spectrum sits the dwarf lanternshark (Etmopterus perryi). This diminutive deep-sea dweller grows to be only about 7.9 inches (20 ...

Now it’s time to take a look at the world’s smallest shark species: the dwarf lanternshark. Dwarf lanternsharks (Etmopterus perryi) are rare and highly elusive members of the lanternshark ...

There are over 465 known species of sharks, ranging from the planet's largest fish—the whale shark—to the palm-size dwarf lanternshark. These misunderstood predators not only fascinate us ...