Tope Shark
Galeorhinus galeus
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 0–1100 m
- Max size: 1.9 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: CR
This slim hound shark works the shelf and upper slope from the shoreline down to several hundred metres, but it also ranges far offshore and is often caught on floating tuna lines over deep water. Tagged fish have crossed entire seas, and heavy fishing has pushed it to critically endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Carcharhiniformes › Triakidae › Galeorhinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 105820.
FAQ
- How deep does the Tope Shark live?
- The Tope Shark (Galeorhinus galeus) is typically found at 0–1100 m.
- Is the Tope Shark dangerous to divers?
- The Tope Shark is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Tope Shark get?
- The Tope Shark grows to about 1.9 m.