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6-gilled shark

6-gilled shark

Hexanchus griseus

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Longueur maximale
600,0 cm
Poids maximum
590,0 kg
Plage de profondeur
1-2500m
Famille

À propos

Hexanchus griseus, the bluntnose sixgill shark, is a large saltwater shark reaching up to 600 cm and weighing up to 590 kg. It inhabits deep ocean waters worldwide and is one of the largest predatory sharks, feeding on a wide variety of prey.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 600,0 cm
Maximum Weight 590,0 kg
Plage de profondeur 1-2500m

Habitat & Distribution

Neritic, coral reefs

Type d'eau
Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
1-2500m
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Informations sur la pêche

Poisson de pêche sportive
Oui

Taxonomy

Ordre Hexanchiformes
Famille Hexanchidae
Espèces Hexanchus griseus

Foire aux questions

How big does 6-gilled shark get?
6-gilled shark can grow up to 600.0 cm long and weigh 590.0 kg.
Where is 6-gilled shark found?
Neritic, coral reefs
What family does 6-gilled shark belong to?
6-gilled shark (Hexanchus griseus) belongs to the family Hexanchidae in the order Hexanchiformes.

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