Bigeye Sixgill Shark, Hexanchus nakamurai Teng 1962

Other Names: Bigeyed Sixgill Shark

Bigeye Sixgill Shark, Hexanchus nakamurai. Source: Australian National Fish Collection, CSIRO. License: CC By Attribution-NonCommercial

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Hexanchus nakamurai in Fishes of Australia, accessed 17 Apr 2025, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/3418

Fish Classification
Class
CHONDRICHTHYES Sharks, rays ...
Order
HEXANCHIFORMES Sixgill, Sevengills
Family
HEXANCHIDAE Cowsharks
Genus
Hexanchus
Species
nakamurai

Quick Facts

CAAB Code:37005004

Conservation:IUCN Data Deficient

Depth:90–600 m

Max Size:180 cm TL

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