FRILL SHARK



Quick Facts

Scientific name
Chlamydoselachus anguineus

Other names
Frilled Shark, Frill-gill Shark, Lizard Shark, Scaffold Shark

Size
Up to 2 m (6.56 ft)

Weight
Up to 10 kg (22 lb)

Distribution

Habitat & AU Distribution
Deepsea, bottom dweller found on the outer continental shelf & upper slopes

Depth Range
50 - 1500 m (164 - 4921 ft)