Crocodile Shark
Pseudocarcharias kamoharai
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 0–590 m
- Max size: 1.1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small oceanic shark with enormous dark eyes for the dim midwater, the crocodile shark roams far offshore between the surface and depths near 600 metres. It is not considered dangerous to people, though its strong jaws and needle teeth earn it a wide berth.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Lamniformes › Pseudocarchariidae › Pseudocarcharias
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217632.
FAQ
- How deep does the Crocodile Shark live?
- The Crocodile Shark (Pseudocarcharias kamoharai) is typically found at 0–590 m.
- Is the Crocodile Shark dangerous to divers?
- The Crocodile Shark is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Crocodile Shark get?
- The Crocodile Shark grows to about 1.1 m.