Image Bank - Sharks and Rays
Porbeagle Shark
Reference |
IB0098 |
Category |
Sharks and Rays |
Family Name |
Mackerel Sharks - LAMNIDAE |
Common Name |
Porbeagle Shark |
Scientific Name |
Lamna nasus |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
Porbeagle sharks undertake daily vertical migrations to feed on mesopelagic fishes and squids. They regularly dive to 600 m. |