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Image Bank - Sharks and Rays

Southern Sleeper Shark,Swimming

Reference

IB3076

Category

Sharks and Rays

Family Name

Sleeper Sharks - SOMNIOSIDAE

Common Name

Southern Sleeper Shark,Swimming

Scientific Name

Somniosus pacificus

Artist Name

Roger Swainston

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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