Southern Sleeper Shark [Somniosus antarcticus]
Description
The southern sleeper shark is a sleeper shark of the family Somniosidae found circumglobally in southern hemisphere waters between latitudes 40°S and 60°S. They are known for their slow swimming speed and ability to withstand cold water temperatures. Southern sleeper sharks are opportunistic predators, preying on a variety of marine organisms including fish, squid, and crustaceans.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
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| Order |
Dogfish Sharks
Squaliformes
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| Family |
Kitefin Sharks
Dalatiidae
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| Genus |
Somniosus
Somniosus
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