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Bluntnose Sixgill Cowshark
Scientifically:
Hexanchus griseus.
What To Look For:
This large, heavybodied shark is a sluggish swimmer that
occurs anywhere from the surface to depths of 2000 m. The
colouring varies between pale grey and black-grey to
chocolate-brown, fading to grey-white underneath. Most
have a pale streak on the lateral line. The comb-shaped
teeth are designed to grip a wide variety of slippery
prey.
Size:
Up to 5 m.
Distribution:
Widely distributed in tropical and temperate seas. Mostly
offshore near the bottom in dee water down to at least 930
m, elsewhere over 1875 m; sometimes rises to the surface at
night and penetrates close inshore.
Food:
Omnivorous, feeds on other sharks, rays, chimaeras, bony
fish, hagfish, lamprey, whale meat, crabs, shrimp, squid,
octopus and even seals.
Breeding:
Litters of over 100 pups have been recorded.
Danger To Humans:
Not known to attack, but can be aggressive if provoked.
Caugth by bottom trawlers, line boats ans also by sports
anglers. Little utilized.
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