Greenland shark
Somniosus microcephalus
OceanVulnerableVulnerable
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Mass
- 400 kg
- IUCN status
- Vulnerable (VU)
In short
The Greenland shark, also known as the grey shark or gurry shark, is a large shark of the family Somniosidae, closely related to the Pacific and southern sleeper sharks. Inhabiting the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, they are notable for their exceptional longevity, although they are poorly studied because of the depth and remoteness of their natural habitat.
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The Greenland shark, also known as the grey shark or gurry shark, is a large shark of the family Somniosidae, closely related to…