blue shark
Scientific name | Prionace glauca |
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Descriptor | Linnaeus |
Year of description | 1758 |
IUCN category (World) | NT |
Family | Carcharhinidae |
Genus | Prionace |
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Introduction
Prionace glauca, commonly known as blue shark, is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size335 cm
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Maximum size400 cm
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Longevity20 year
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ShapeRectangular
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Average size335 cm
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Maximum size400 cm
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Longevity20 year
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ShapeRectangular
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
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
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
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VenomousNo
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BiteYes
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
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Temperature24 - 28 °C
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Depth10 - 75 m
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EnvironmentActive 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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Species of the same family
Species of the same biotope
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