A new species of shark has been discovered off the coast of Central America, and it glows in the dark. The Ninja Lanternshark has photophores in its skin, allowing it to make a faint glow in the dark depths of the ocean where it dwells.
Scientists discovered the lanternshark, Etmopterus benchleyi, glowing in the Pacific Ocean at a depth of about 1km into the abyss. It has a number of light-emitting photophore organs covering its black skin, potentially used in communication and for attracting prey.