Fishing for Salmon shark

Lamna ditropis

The salmon shark is a robust predator found in the North Pacific Ocean. It features a streamlined body, pointed snout, and large dorsal fin. Reaching up to 10 feet and 660 pounds, it preys on salmon and other fish. Known for its speed and agility, the salmon shark migrates seasonally, often traveling in schools to hunt. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

Common depth

? - 2133 ft

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Traumatogenic

Source: Fishbase

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Salmon shark

Resurrection Bay

72 in · 208 lb

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Salmon shark

Kodiak Island coastal water

101 in · 385 lb

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Salmon shark

Gulf of Alaska (West Chichagof-Yakobi Wilderness coastal water)

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Salmon shark

33 in · 7 lb

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Salmon shark

Great South Bay

12 in · 5 lb

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Salmon shark

North Atlantic (Ulster coastal waters)

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Salmon shark

Yakobi Island coastal water

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Salmon shark

North Pacific ocean

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Salmon shark

Aleutians West Census Area coastal water

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