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6-gilled shark

6-gilled shark

Hexanchus griseus

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Panjang Maks.
600,0 cm
Berat Maks.
590,0 kg
Kedalaman
1-2500m
Famili

Tentang

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
Kedalaman 1-2500m

Habitat & Distribution

Neritic, coral reefs

Jenis Air
Saltwater
Kedalaman
1-2500m
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Informasi Perikanan

Ikan Buruan
Ya

Taxonomy

Ordo Hexanchiformes
Famili Hexanchidae
Spesies Hexanchus griseus

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

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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