Quick Facts

Scientific name
Megachasma pelagios

Other names
Megamouth, Megashark, Large-mouth Shark

Size
Up to 5.7 m (18.7 ft)

Weight
Up to 1215 kg (2679 lb)

Distribution

Habitat & AU Distribution
Oceanic offshore waters throughout the water column

Depth Range
5 - 1500 m (16 - 4921 ft)