Sliteye Shark
Loxodon macrorhinus
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 7–100 m
- Max size: 98 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: NT
A slim requiem shark of continental and island shelves, it cruises near the bottom hunting small fish, shrimp and cuttlefish. Females bear two to four pups a year, and the species turns up regularly in small scale fisheries across its range.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Carcharhiniformes › Carcharhinidae › Loxodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217355.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sliteye Shark live?
- The Sliteye Shark (Loxodon macrorhinus) is typically found at 7–100 m.
- Is the Sliteye Shark dangerous to divers?
- The Sliteye Shark is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sliteye Shark get?
- The Sliteye Shark grows to about 98 cm.