Fishing for Pacific sleeper shark

Somniosus pacificus

The Pacific sleeper shark is a deep-sea predator found in the North Pacific Ocean. It has a cylindrical body, a blunt snout, and small dorsal fins. Feeding on fish, squid, and carrion, it inhabits cold, deep waters. This slow-moving shark can reach up to 14 feet (168 inches) in length and weigh over 800 pounds, exhibiting a solitary and elusive nature. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Near threatened

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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