How big is the Porbeagle Shark?

Porbeagle Shark (Lamna nasus) reaches 140–250 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Porbeagle Shark?

Porbeagle Shark is found between 0–900 m deep.

Where can you find the Porbeagle Shark?

Found in: East Atlantic, Mediterranean.

Porbeagle Shark (Lamna nasus)

Key facts

Scientific name: Lamna nasus
Common name: Porbeagle Shark
Category: Fish
Family: Lamnidae
Genus: Lamna
Size: 140–250 cm
Depth: 0–900 m
IUCN status: Vulnerable (VU)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: open-water, sandy-bottom
Behaviours: pelagic, fast-swimmer, migratory
Ocean zones: East Atlantic, Mediterranean

Description

Active shark (140-250 cm) steel-blue above, white below. Pointed snout, prominent dorsal fin. Open pelagic habitat (0-900 m) North Atlantic, Mediterranean, North Pacific. Rapid transhemispheric migrator. Energetic, thermoregulated. Conservation: vulnerable, bycatch. Diving: migratory, possible in cold coastal waters.

Photo of Porbeagle Shark

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Porbeagle Shark?: Porbeagle Shark (Lamna nasus) reaches 140–250 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Porbeagle Shark?: Porbeagle Shark is found between 0–900 m deep.
Is the Porbeagle Shark dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Porbeagle Shark?: IUCN status: Vulnerable (VU).
Where can you find the Porbeagle Shark?: Found in: East Atlantic, Mediterranean.

Other species in the family Lamnidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 105841)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5216239)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia