Sixgill Shark

Saltwater
Sixgill Shark - Irish Sea Saltwater Fish Species
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Irish Name:
Siorc Sé Gheolbhaigh
Scientific Name:
Hexanchus griseus

Description

Primitive deep-water shark with six gill slits. Rarely encountered.

Identification

Six gill slits (most sharks have five). Single dorsal fin far back. Broad head. Deep water.

Species Information
  • Category Sea
  • Habitat Saltwater
  • Average Weight 200.00 kg
Specimen Threshold

Irish Specimen Fish Committee (ISFC) qualifying sizes:

Weight 453.592 kg
(1,000.00 lbs)
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