Blue Shark
Prionace glauca
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 0–1082 m
- Max size: 4 m
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: NT
Slender and built for distance, this is one of the most wide ranging sharks in the open ocean, crossing entire basins on its long pectoral fins. It hunts mainly squid and schooling fish, often gathering in loose groups, and dives to over a thousand metres. Curious around divers, it deserves caution though attacks are uncommon.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Carcharhiniformes › Carcharhinidae › Prionace
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 105801.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blue Shark live?
- The Blue Shark (Prionace glauca) is typically found at 0–1082 m.
- Is the Blue Shark dangerous to divers?
- The Blue Shark can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Blue Shark get?
- The Blue Shark grows to about 4 m.