Western Gulper Shark
Centrophorus westraliensis
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Centrophorus westraliensis
Family
Gulper Shark / Centrophoridae
Size
Up to 90 cm (35.4 in)
Weight
Up to 4 kg (8.8 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Deep ocean waters on the continental slope throughout the water column, generally near the bottom
Depth Range
600 - 750 m (1,968 - 2,460 ft)
