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Dwarf Lanternshark
The first shark on the list is the smallest shark in the ocean measuring a maximum of 8.3 inches (21.2 cm). Little is known about the average size of these sharks but most of the ones that have been found can fit inside a human hand. Dwarf Lanternsharks live off the coasts of Colombia and Venezuela at 929-1440 feet (283-439 m) along the continental shelf. These tiny sharks eat mainly krill. Besides being the smallest known sharks in the world, they are also bioluminescent. Meaning that like other deep sea fish, they emit light to trick and trap their prey.
