Smalltooth Sand Tiger Shark

Smalltooth Sand Tiger Shark

Odontaspis ferox

Endangered
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DESCRIPTION

The Smalltooth Sand Tiger Shark often returns to the same rocky outcrops year after year, with small groups gathering seasonally at certain spots like underwater cliffs and seamounts. It carries an oversized, oil-rich liver that lets it hover almost motionless in midwater while it watches for prey along the slope.

Max Length 5.2 m
Max Weight 289 kg
Lifespan Up to 20 years
Habitat Seabed, coastal zone, deep water, open water, and coral reef
Depth Range 10 - 880 m
Diet Carnivore
Activity Unknown
Social Behavior Mixed behavour

Destinations to spot Smalltooth Sand Tiger Shark

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Where Smalltooth Sand Tiger Shark has been recorded

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Smalltooth Sand Tiger Shark

Where can you see the Smalltooth Sand Tiger Shark?

The Smalltooth Sand Tiger Shark can be seen at Canary Islands (Spain).

How big does the Smalltooth Sand Tiger Shark get?

The Smalltooth Sand Tiger Shark can reach up to 5.2 m in length and 289 kg in weight.

What habitat does the Smalltooth Sand Tiger Shark live in?

The Smalltooth Sand Tiger Shark is found in these habitats: seabed, coastal zone, deep water, open water, and coral reef.

How deep does the Smalltooth Sand Tiger Shark live?

The Smalltooth Sand Tiger Shark lives between 10 and 880 m deep.

What does the Smalltooth Sand Tiger Shark eat?

Feeds on other animals, from fish to crustaceans or molluscs depending on the species.

How long does the Smalltooth Sand Tiger Shark live?

The Smalltooth Sand Tiger Shark lives up to 20 years.

What is the conservation status of the Smalltooth Sand Tiger Shark?

The Smalltooth Sand Tiger Shark is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

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