If the whale shark is the largest member of the shark family, which is the smallest?
A Dwarf lanternshark
B Cookiecutter shark
C Pygmy shark
At less than 8 inches long, the dwarf lanternshark fits the first part of its name. Inhabiting deep waters, it has light-emitting organs called photophores that produce a beautiful bioluminescent glow.
The correct answer is Dwarf lanternshark.