Mysterious Bite Marks Found on Swordfish: The Culprit Revealed?

Fishers in Australia caught a swordfish covered in circular wounds, which were identified as bites from cookiecutter sharks. The swordfish was alive when hauled onto the boat but died shortly after. Cookiecutter sharks, known for their distinctive jaws, latch onto prey and scoop out chunks of flesh. These sharks are found around the coast of Australia and Tasmania and have been known to attack animals much larger than themselves, including great white sharks and even humans. The sharks may use their light-producing organs to lure prey closer before ambushing and attacking.