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Greenland Shark
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Common Name: Greenland Shark, Sleeper Shark, Gurry Shark

Scientific Name: Somniosus microcephalus

Size: Up to 6.4m

Found: North Atlantic

Population Status: Near Threatened (IUCN 2009)



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Tooth Shape:

Greenland Sharks are thought to feed on various 
types of fish including herring and salmon, invertebrates 
and sea birds. 
They also feed on marine mammals including seals and 
cetaceans.







Reproduction:

Ovoviviparous - eggs hatch inside the mother and live young 
are born. Litters of up to 10 pups have been recorded.
Pups are around 38cm at birth.





Interesting Facts:

The Greenland Shark appears to be a slow growing species. Tagging studies have suggested that some of the adults may grow at a rate of only 1cm per year.

Mostly found in cold waters between 2 - 7 degrees C

Luminescent copepods can be found attached to the sharks eyes. This is thought to possibly attract prey.

A dead Greenland Shark was found with a reindeer in its stomach!


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