Broadnose Sevengill Shark (Notorynchus cepedianus)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Notorynchus cepedianus
- Common name
- Broadnose Sevengill Shark
- Category
- Fish
- Family
- Hexanchidae
- Genus
- Notorynchus
- Size
- 180–310 cm
- Depth
- 0–2000 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- sandy-bottom, open-water
- Behaviours
- benthic, nocturnal, migratory
- Ocean zones
- Asian Pacific, Eastern Pacific, Mediterranean
Description
Large primitive shark (180-310 cm) steel-grey, seven gill slits. Benthic-pelagic coastal habitat (0-2000 m) South Atlantic, Indo-Pacific, Mediterranean. Nocturnal benthic migrator. Efficient carnivorous predator. Conservation: least concern. Diving: possible in cold deep coastal waters.
Photo of Broadnose Sevengill Shark
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Broadnose Sevengill Shark?
- Broadnose Sevengill Shark (Notorynchus cepedianus) reaches 180–310 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Broadnose Sevengill Shark?
- Broadnose Sevengill Shark is found between 0–2000 m deep.
- Is the Broadnose Sevengill Shark dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Broadnose Sevengill Shark?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Broadnose Sevengill Shark?
- Found in: Asian Pacific, Eastern Pacific, Mediterranean.
Other species in the family Hexanchidae
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 217628)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2420600)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia