Kitefin Shark
Dalatias licha
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 37–1800 m
- Max size: 1.8 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
A stocky deep water shark of the outer slopes, it has large green eyes and a body that often hangs well off the bottom. It preys on deepwater bony fish, skates and even other sharks, sometimes gathering in small schools. It reaches close to two metres and is harmless to people, though heavily targeted for its oil rich liver.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Squaliformes › Dalatiidae › Dalatias
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 105910.
FAQ
- How deep does the Kitefin Shark live?
- The Kitefin Shark (Dalatias licha) is typically found at 37–1800 m.
- Is the Kitefin Shark dangerous to divers?
- The Kitefin Shark is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Kitefin Shark get?
- The Kitefin Shark grows to about 1.8 m.