Cookiecutter Shark

== Summary ==
The Cookiecutter Shark (Isistius brasiliensis) is a species of small dogfish shark that tends to inhabit deep waters. The males reach 42 centimeters (17 inches) long, while females can reach longer lengths of 56 centimeters (22 inches). These ectoparasites are named for the round, "cookie cutter" shaped bites that they leave in creatures such as fish and marine mammals; however, they are also known to feed on smaller animals, consuming them whole. They inhabit warm waters, spending daytime at depths of 3,500 meters at the deepest, and can even reach the surface at night.
== Powers and Stats ==
Tier: , higher via piercing damage
Name: Isistius brasiliensis, Cookiecutter Shark, Cigar Shark
Origin: The Real World
Gender: Varies with specimen
Age: Varies, estimated to live to 25 years
Classification: Shark, squaliform, Dalatiidae
Powers and Abilities: Bodily Weaponry (Teeth), Small Size (Type 0-1; males can reach maximum length of 42 cm, while females can reach 56 cm, Bioluminescence (Has bioluminescent underside aside from a green strip on its neck), Enhanced Senses, Extrasensory Perception, Stealth Mastery via ambush, Underwater Breathing (Type 1)
Attack Potency: Below Average Human level (Can eat smaller creatures whole and squid comparable in size. Not considered dangerous to humans) higher via piercing damage (have very strong jaws and teeth, allowing them to bite off circular chunks from much larger creatures, such as fish and marine mammals. Can even leave marks on submarines and cables)
Speed: Likely Below Average Human (It is not a very powerful swimmer, and mostly hovers in the water to ambush prey or hosts)
Lifting Strength: Below Average Human by virtue of size
Striking Strength: Below Average Human level
Durability: Below Average Human level
Stamina: Unknown (Carry out diel vertical migration, traveling around 3 kilometers up in depth by dusk, and diving down by dawn)
Range: Below Standard Melee Range
Standard Equipment: Teeth, photophores along its underside
Intelligence: Animalistic
Weaknesses: Their smaller size makes them susceptible to predation, but traveling in schools can ward off predators.
== Gallery ==
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== Notable Matchups ==
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Category:Animals
Category:Sharks
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