Scientists said they have spotted a tiny shark swimming in the deep ocean off the coast of Central America. The creature is so tiny that it could fit in your hand, according to the scientists.

The shark, dubbed as Etmopterus benchleyi, was found in 2010 when a group of researchers was on an expedition off the Central American coastline on the Pacific Ocean side. Since its discovery, scientists could know only a few things about the tiny creature that prefers to live in the darkest parts of the ocean.

Scientists said with only eight specimens to go by, the pint-sized shark spends most of its life about 2,742 feet to as much as 4,734 feet under water. Its diet, threats and living area is still unknown to scientists. Victoria Elena Vasquez from California Pacific Shark Research Center said it is probably living in an area where it feels larger creatures than other sea animals.

“We’re not totally sure what this one is eating but other lantersharks are eating smaller fish, crustaceans. It’s likely that it’s eating the same things or something similar”, explained Vasquez, who was a part of a research team that discovered the shark.

Researchers behind the discovery said the shark doesn’t pose any harm like famous great white shark to beach goers. Vasquez said there are reports stating that the shark could be dangerous, but a shark which is just 515 mm long could pose no threat to anyone.