Salmon Shark [Lamna]

Description

Lamna is a genus within the Lamnidae family that includes species like the salmon shark, Lamna ditropis, and the porbeagle, Lamna nasus. These sharks are known for their endothermic capabilities, allowing them to regulate their body temperature and inhabit colder waters. They have a fusiform body shape, making them efficient swimmers, and are characterized by their large, conical snout and long gill slits. The diet of Lamna sharks primarily consists of fish and squid. They are found in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, often in subarctic to temperate regions. Their ability to maintain a higher body temperature enables them to exploit a range of preys and habitats that are not accessible to many other sharks.

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