 The snout bears a superficial similarity to the goblin shark ("Mitsukurina owstoni"), some "Apristurus" catsharks, and the long-nosed chimaeras, all found in the deep sea.With long jaws and numerous small teeth, the daggernose shark is well-suited for capturing the small schooling fishes that comprise most of its diet.Known prey taken include herring, anchovies, catfish, and croakers.