Occurrence of Megamouth Shark, Megachasma pelagios (Lamniformes: Megachasmidae) in the Central Indian Ocean

The Megamouth Shark (Megachasma pelagios), considered rare, has been observed in increased records recently, surpassing 273. The present study provides insight into the limited Indian Ocean records by reporting a specimen collected in Sakthikulangara Harbour, Kollam, Kerala, India. It highlights the need for monitoring and improved research to better understand this species in the Indian Ocean.