Frill Shark
Chlamydoselachus anguineus
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Chlamydoselachus anguineus
Other names
Frilled Shark, Frill-gill Shark, Lizard Shark, Scaffold Shark
Size
Up to 2 m (6.56 ft)
Weight
Over 10 kg (22 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Deepsea, bottom dweller found on the outer continental shelf & upper slopes
Depth Range
50 - 1,500 m (164 - 4,921 ft)
