Blue Shark
Prionace glauca
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Prionace glauca
Other names
Blue Whaler Shark, Blue Whalers, Great Blue, Great Blue Shark
Size
Up to 3.8 m (12 ft)
Weight
Over 205 kg (452 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Offshore, oceanic waters throughout the water column generally over the continental shelf
Depth Range
0 - 350 m (1,148 ft)
