Quick Facts

Scientific name
Mitsukurina owstoni

Other names
Elphin Shark

Size
Up to 6 m (19.6 ft)

Weight
Up to 210 kg (462 lb)

Distribution

Habitat & AU Distribution
Deep sea on or near the bottom over the outer continental shelf & upper slope including seamounts

Depth Range
200 - 1300 m (656 - 4265 ft)