Cook’s Swellshark

Cephaloscylium cooki
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Quick Facts

Scientific name Cephaloscylium cooki
Family Catshark / Scyliorhinidae
Size Up to 30 cm (12 in)
Weight Up to 1 kg (2.2 lb)

Distribution

Habitat & AU Distribution Deepwater bottom dwelling shark on the upper continental slope
Depth Range 225 -300 m (738 - 984 ft)
Cook's Swellshark Distribution