| Family: |
Somniosidae (Sleeper sharks) |
| Max. size: |
111 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 150 - 510 m, oceanodromous |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia. Southwest Pacific: New Zealand. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0. Grey and white, mottled with large brown or black spots; tail mostly white with black tips (Ref. 26346). Dorsal fins small, pectoral fins angular, and an asymmetric caudal fin with a dark-tipped upper lobe (Ref. 6871). |
| Biology: |
Oceanic (Ref. 6871). A rare species known only from a few specimens taken by tuna longliners and trawlers (Ref. 6871). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205), with at least 59 young in a litter (Ref. 26346). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 24 June 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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