Sharks inhabit every ocean around the globe, and despite most people not living near the ocean, many have likely heard of great white sharks and tiger sharks. While these well-known sharks are major predators, they tend to stay in shallower waters.
There are some sharks, however, that swim so deep in the ocean that people know little about these predators. In recent years, technology has helped scientists better understand deep-sea sharks. Learn more about them here with these four sharks that swim deep beneath the surface.
1. Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks (Sphyrna lewini)
Preferred Waters: Warmer coastal areas