little sleeper shark

Somniosus rostratus

One Hundred Forty Three Centimeters Shark of the Mediterranean Sea

Regional distribution
Marine fish
Atlantic Ocean
Elongated
Large

little sleeper shark is a marine fish found around Eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean. It inhabits marine waters. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 143 cm.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Dogfish Sharks
Family: Somniosidae
Genus: Somniosus
Maximum length: 143 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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