6-gilled shark
Hexanchus griseus
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Saltwater
概要
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 |
| 生息水深 | 1-2500m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, coral reefs
水質タイプ
Saltwater
生息水深
1-2500m
釣り情報
ゲームフィッシュ
はい
Taxonomy
| 目 | Hexanchiformes |
| 科 | Hexanchidae |
| 種 | Hexanchus griseus |
よくある質問
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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