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Return to Sharks of Oregon
Hexanchus griseus
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Habitat: Deepwater, bottom-dwelling, usually reported along the continental shelf and upper slopes down to 6,500 feet
Size: Up to 15.7 feet
Note: The sixgill shark is such a voracious eater that it will sometimes pursue very large prey, such as swordfish and dolphins.
This video of a bluntnose sixgill shark spotted off Santa Cruz Island was taken by the ROV Hercules. (Source: EVNautilus)