The viper dogfish or viper shark (Trigonognathus kabeyai) is a rare species of dogfish shark in the family Etmopteridae, and the only extant member of its genus. It has been found in the Pacific Ocean off southern Japan, the Bonin Islands, Pacific Ocean off northern Taitung County and the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.

The viper dogfish or viper shark is a rare species whose existence dates back about 41 million years ago. The species was discovered in 1986 off the southern coast of Japan. The shark belongs to the family Etmopteridae and is the sole surviving member of its genus.

The viper dogfish or viper shark is a rare species of deep-sea shark in the family Etmopteridae and the only known member of its genus. The viper dogfish, also scientifically named Trigonognathus kabeyai, is a part of the Etmopteridae family of the Chondrichthyes classification.

May 27, 2024 · The viper shark, also known as the viper dogfish, is an elusive creature that swims no higher than 490 feet below sea level. His threatening fangs impale his prey, though the jaw is large enough to swallow many fish whole.

The viper dogfish or viper shark (Trigonognathus kabeyai) is a rare species of dogfish shark in the family Etmopteridae, and the only extant member of its genus. It has been found in the Pacific Ocean off southern Japan, the Bonin Islands, Pacific Ocean off northern Taitung County and the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.

2 days ago · Deep beneath the ocean's surface lurks a rarely seen creature with a nightmarish bite—the viper shark. With needle-like fangs that jut out of its mouth and a glowing, jet-black body adapted for ...

Jan 11, 2018 · Viper dogfish, Trigonognathus kabeyai, are a deep-sea dwelling type of small shark. Five were recently dredged up as bycatch off the coast of Taiwan. The sharks were found during a routine...

Viper Shark Facts: Habitat and Distribution. By and large, the northwestern Pacific Ocean is the best region to find specimens of the viper dogfish, especially: Kii Peninsula; Leeward Hawaiian Islands; Ogasawara Islands

The viper dogfish or viper shark (Trigonognathus kabeyai) is a rare species of dogfish shark in the family Etmopteridae, and the only extant member of its genus. It has been found in the Pacific Ocean off southern Japan, the Bonin Islands, Pacific Ocean off northern Taitung County and the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.

The viper dogfish or viper shark (Trigonognathus kabeyai) is a rare species of dogfish shark in the family Etmopteridae, and the only extant member of its genus. It has been found in the Pacific Ocean off southern Japan, the Bonin Islands,Pacific Ocean off northern Taitung County and the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.