Bluntnose Sixgill Shark
Hexanchus griseus
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 0–2500 m
- Max size: 6 m
- For divers: caution
- IUCN status: NT
One of the larger deep water sharks, it can pass six metres and carries six gill slits rather than the usual five. It spends daylight in the cold dark of the outer slopes, often below 90 metres, then rises at night to hunt fish, rays and seals. Slow but immensely strong, it has been recorded as deep as 2,500 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Hexanchiformes › Hexanchidae › Hexanchus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 105833.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bluntnose Sixgill Shark live?
- The Bluntnose Sixgill Shark (Hexanchus griseus) is typically found at 0–2500 m.
- Is the Bluntnose Sixgill Shark dangerous to divers?
- Divers should approach the Bluntnose Sixgill Shark with care.
- How big does the Bluntnose Sixgill Shark get?
- The Bluntnose Sixgill Shark grows to about 6 m.