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Notorynchus cepedianus
Maximum length: 2.9 m (~9.5 ft)
Diet: Fishes, crustaceans, & marine mammals
Lifespan: ~30 years
Key features: Brown and white speckled, tan topside coloration, seven gill slits, broad & rounded nose, only one dorsal fin
Fun fact: Broadnose sevengill sharks are considered apex predators, equivalent to white sharks and tiger sharks, and frequent bays across the West coast.
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Sevengill sharks are often sighted close inshore, in bays, and estuaries. Larger individuals can have ranges that include deeper waters offshore and deep channels in bays to 570 meters. (Source: MarineBio)