the goblin shark is a bottom-dwelling shark that is rarely seen at the surface or in shallow coastal waters. this species is found along the outer continental shelves, upper slopes, and off seamounts. most specimens have been observed near continental slopes, between 885 and 3149 feet (270 and 960 meters) deep. it has been found in waters up to 4265 feet (1,300 meters) deep, and in waters as shallow as 311 to 449 feet (95 to 137 meters). records show that the goblin shark could also be an oceanic species.