| Citation | Compagno, L.J.V., 2001, Sharks of the world. An annotated and illustrated catalogue of shark species known to date. Vol. 2. Bullhead, mackerel and carpet sharks (Heterodontiformes, Lamniformes and Orectolobiformes).. FAO Spec. Cat. Fish. Purp. 1(2):269 p. FAO, Rome. |
| Ref. | 43278 Compagno, L.J.V., 2001 |
| Page | 203;fig.163 |
| Named Used as Valid | Rhincodon typus |
| Comment | depth range; |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Circumglobal in all tropical and warm temperate seas |
| Quote | 0-700 m; |