Seafarer's ghost shark
📖 Overview
This species is collected by midwater and bottom trawls. Maximum length for females is 64.5 cm BDL, 97.1+ cm TL, and for males 51.9 cm BDL, 83.4+ cm TL. The smallest free swimming individual is 11.8 cm BDL, 25.8 cm TL. Females are mature at 51.9 cm BDL, 76.7 cm TL, while males mature at 36.9 cm BDL, 63.8 cm TL .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Seafarer's ghost shark is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Seafarer's ghost shark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 89 - 1365 m . Tropical; 34°S - 40°S, 41°E - 59°E Southwest Indian Ocean Ridge, northern portion of the Madagascar Ridge, and Walters Shoal.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
👥 Community & Contribute
No observations yet - be the first to log one!
View all observations for Seafarer's ghost shark ↗Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.
Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.