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Image Bank - Sharks and Rays

Broadnose Sevengill Shark

Reference

IB0232

Category

Sharks and Rays

Family Name

Cowsharks - HEXANCHIDAE

Common Name

Broadnose Sevengill Shark

Scientific Name

Notorynchus cepedianus

Artist Name

Roger Swainston

Notes

Cowsharks inhabit deep water, to more than 2000m.They range in size from 1.5 m up to 4.8 m and feed on a wide range of fishes and invertebrates and, although generally heavy-bodied and sluggish, are also known to take large prey such as Seals and Tunas.

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