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Bluntnose sixgill shark

Hexanchus griseus

Bluntnose sixgill shark (Hexanchus griseus)Near threatened
Fishcarnivore

The bluntnose sixgill shark is a deep-water predator with a wide, rounded snout and six gill slits instead of the usual five. It roams warm and cool oceans across the globe, growing longer than a minivan. This shark isn't picky—it eats whatever prey its habitat offers.

  • Can reach lengths of 18 feet (5.5 meters).
  • Found in both tropical and temperate ocean waters.
  • Diet changes based on available food sources.
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At a glance

Classification
Fish
Scientific name
Hexanchus griseus
Habitat
Ocean
Regions in this directory
Worldwide
Diet
carnivore
Relative size
giant
IUCN Red List
Near Threatened (NT)
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