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Image Bank - Sharks and Rays

Frill Shark,Swimming

Reference

IB0228

Category

Sharks and Rays

Family Name

Frill Sharks - CHLAMYDOSELACHIDAE

Common Name

Frill Shark,Swimming

Scientific Name

Chlamydoselachus anguineus

Artist Name

Roger Swainston

Notes

The Frill Shark is the only member of this family and is found worldwide in deep water, to 1200 m or more. He grows to a maximum length of about 2m. This shark feeds mainly on squids but also takes fishes and other small sharks.

Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia

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