While many shark species reside in the upper regions of the Earth’s oceans near the surface, there are some shark species that prefer much colder, deeper waters. While these sharks can vary in size, some are truly massive. It’s rare to capture footage of these mysterious sharks, but our video casts a small light on these elusive deep-sea creatures. Watch as we reveal the 5 LARGEST deep-sea sharks in the world.
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