Hexanchus griseus

Sharks

Bluntnose sixgill shark
Sechskiemerhai
Requin griset
Tiburón de seis branquias
Gratton bruno

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean
The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

The species is generally found in the open sea.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
The species can be found between 1 and 2500 Meters.
Rare species.

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

The species is generally found in the open sea.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 480 cm
Maximum age known : 80 year(s)
The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
Diet : Fishes - -

Relationship with humans

The animal may inflict serious bites
The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- - Chemistry/pharmacy
The species is classified asVulnerable