Rare Megamouth shark caught in waters off Japan

People in central Japan are being treated to the sight of one of the wonders of the deep.

A rare Megamouth shark is on display at the Marine Science Museum in Shizuoka City.

The shark was caught in waters off Shizuoka last month at a depth of about 2,600 feet.

The female Megamouth is more than 13 feet long and weighs almost 1,500 pounds.

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Source: WPTV