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blue shark

Scientific name Prionace glauca
Descriptor Linnaeus
Year of description 1758
IUCN category NT
Family Carcharhinidae
Genus Prionace
Prionace glauca Prionace glauca
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Introduction

Prionace glauca, commonly known as blue shark, is a salt water fish.

Who is it?

Morphology

  • Average size
    335 cm
  • Maximum size
    400 cm
  • Longevity
    20 year
  • Shape
    Rectangular
  • Average size
    335 cm
  • Maximum size
    400 cm
  • Longevity
    20 year
  • Shape
    Rectangular

How to recognize the blue shark ?

The blue shark measures between 335 and 400 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly bleu and blanc body.

Behaviour & Life cycle

  • diet
    carnivorous
  • Sociability
    solitary
  • territorial
    No
  • Way of living
    diurnal

The blue shark is a fish solitary. This species is carnivorous .

Although the blue shark is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.

Reproduction

Risks for humans

  • Venomous
    No
  • Bite
    Yes

This species can attack if it feels threatened. It is important to be particularly vigilant especially during dives or fishing sessions.

Where to find it?

What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

  • Temperature
    24 - 28 °C
  • Depth
    10 - 75 m
  • Environment
    Active pelagic

Biotope presentation

The blue shark is most often found at a depth between 10m and 75m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.

Species of the same biotope

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