Darksnout Houndshark
Hemitriakis abdita
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameHemitriakis abdita
Other namesDeepwaer Sicklefin Houndshark
SizeOver 60 cm (23.6 in)
WeightUp to 2.5 kg (5.5 lb)
FamilyHoundshark / Triakidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionDeeper ocean waters on or near the bottom of the upper continental slope
Depth Range225 - 400 m (738 - 1,312 ft)
