Bluntnose Sixgill Shark (Hexanchus griseus)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Hexanchus griseus
- Common name
- Bluntnose Sixgill Shark
- Category
- Fish
- Family
- Hexanchidae
- Genus
- Hexanchus
- Size
- 180–480 cm
- Depth
- 100–2500 m
- IUCN status
- Vulnerable (VU)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- sandy-bottom, muddy-bottom, open-water
- Behaviours
- pelagic, nocturnal, migratory
- Ocean zones
- Asian Pacific, Caribbean, East Atlantic, Eastern Pacific, Mediterranean
Description
Primitive large shark (180-480 cm) dark grey with six gill slits (unique feature). Very deep habitat (100-2500 m) Atlantic, Pacific, Mediterranean, coastal waters. Nocturnal, vertical migrator. Predator of varied prey. Conservation: vulnerable, slow growth. Diving: exceptional, extreme depths.
Photo of Bluntnose Sixgill Shark
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Bluntnose Sixgill Shark?
- Bluntnose Sixgill Shark (Hexanchus griseus) reaches 180–480 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Bluntnose Sixgill Shark?
- Bluntnose Sixgill Shark is found between 100–2500 m deep.
- Is the Bluntnose Sixgill Shark dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Bluntnose Sixgill Shark?
- IUCN status: Vulnerable (VU).
- Where can you find the Bluntnose Sixgill Shark?
- Found in: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, East Atlantic, Eastern Pacific, Mediterranean.
Other species in the family Hexanchidae
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 105833)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2420569)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia