Description
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Reference |
IB3076 |
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Category |
Sharks and Rays |
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Family Name |
Sleeper Sharks - SOMNIOSIDAE |
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Common Name |
Southern Sleeper Shark,Swimming |
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Scientific Name |
Somniosus pacificus |
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Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
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Notes |
The Southern Sleeper Shark is a giant of deep water, reportedly reaching lengths of up to 6 m. It preys on a wide range of fishes, crustaceans and cephalopods (including Giant Squid) as well as marine mammals such as seals. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |
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