Sharpnose Sevengill Shark
Heptranchias perlo
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Heptranchias perlo
Other names
One-finned Shark, Perlon Shark, Sharpsnout Sevengill Shark, Slender Sevengill Shark
Size
Up to 1.4 m (4.59 ft)
Weight
Over 30 kg (66 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Coastal to deep ocean waters through out the water column but generally on or near the bottom
Depth Range
0 - 1000 m (3,280 ft)
