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