Bigeye Sixgill Shark
Hexanchus nakamurai
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Hexanchus nakamurai
Other names
Bigeyed Sixgill Shark
Size
Up to 1.8 m (5.9 ft)
Weight
Over 20 kg (44 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Deeper coastal & offshore waters on or near the bottom of the upper continental shelf & slopes
Depth Range
90 - 600 m (295 - 1,968 ft)
