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Bluntnose Sixgill Shark
Hexanchus griseus
About the bluntnose sixgill shark
Primitive deep-water shark with six gill slits instead of five.
What to look for
- Six gill slits
- Single dorsal fin
- Heavy body
- Primitive features
Hexanchus griseus
Primitive deep-water shark with six gill slits instead of five.