Pacific Sleeper Shark [Somniosus pacificus]
Description
The Pacific sleeper shark is a species of sleeper shark native to the North Pacific Ocean. It is known for its large size, with mature individuals reaching up to 7 meters. They are one of the few shark species that can inhabit waters with temperatures near freezing. Pacific sleeper sharks are opportunistic feeders, preying on a wide range of marine organisms including fish, cephalopods, and even marine mammals.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
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| Order |
Dogfish Sharks
Squaliformes
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| Family |
Kitefin Sharks
Dalatiidae
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| Genus |
Somniosus
Somniosus
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