goblin shark
Definition
A rare, deep-sea shark species (Mitsukurina owstoni) often called a 'living fossil' due to its ancient evolutionary lineage dating back 125 million years.
A cartilaginous fish characterized by its distinctive pink-skinned appearance, a long protruding snout, and a highly specialized jaw that can extend rapidly to ensnare agile prey.
Examples
If my dating life had a mascot, it would be the goblin shark: elusive, slightly terrifying, and best left in the crushing darkness of the deep ocean.
Watching a goblin shark extend its jaw is the marine equivalent of seeing someone reach for the last piece of pizza during a shark tank meeting.
I told my therapist that I feel like a goblin shark, mainly because I am also a slow-moving creature that hides from sunlight and has a tendency to snap when surprised.