Bluntnose Sixgill Shark
Hexanchus griseus
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Hexanchus griseus
Other names
Bull Shark, Cow Shark, Grey Shark, Mud Shark, Sixgill Shark
Size
Up to 4.9 m (16 ft)
Weight
Over 590 kg (1,300 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Deeper coastal & offshore waters, throughout the water column on the outer continental shelf & slopes
Depth Range
0 - 2,500 m (8,202 ft)
