Fossil Shark
Hemipristis elongata
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Hemipristis elongata
Other names
Snaggletooth Shark
Size
Up to 2.4 m (7.8 ft)
Weight
Over 50 kg (110 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Shallow coastal to offshore waters on or near the bottom, inshore bays to deeper areas of the continental shelf
Depth Range
1 - 130 m (3 - 426 ft)
