Southern Sleeper Shark
Somniosus pacificus
© 2024 MarineWise
Quick Facts
Scientific name
Somniosus pacificus
Other names
Pacific Sleeper Shark, Sleeper Shark, Whitley's Sleeper Shark
Size
Up to 4.8 m (15.7 ft)
Weight
Over 888 kg (1,957 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Deepsea waters on or near the bottom amongst seamounts
Depth Range
300 - 1,440 m (984 - 4,724 ft)
