The Etmopteridae are a family of sharks in the order Squaliformes, commonly known as lantern sharks.

Their name comes from the presence of light-producing photophores on their bodies.

The members of this family are small, under 90 cm (35 in) long, and are found in deep waters worldwide.

Three-quarters of the species are in the genus Etmopterus.

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