Garrick's Catshark

Apristurus garricki

Very long snout with first dorsal set far back

Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
Oceania
Elongated
Large

Garrick's catshark (Apristurus garricki) is a species of shark in the family Pentanchidae, the deepwater catsharks. This species is found in the waters of New Zealand. Its natural habitat is the open seas.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Ground Sharks
Family: Pentanchidae
Genus: Apristurus
Maximum length: 67.5 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Pacific Ocean: New Zealand (Ref. 93572 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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