kitfin shark

Dalatias licha

Ventral light erases its deep sea outline

kitfin shark is a marine fish found around Circumglobal. It inhabits marine waters. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 182 cm.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Dogfish Sharks
Family: Dalatiidae
Genus: Dalatias
Maximum length: 182 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Circumglobal: Atlantic, Pacific, Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean.
Conservation status: VUVulnerable

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