Greenland Shark
Somniosus microcephalus
The Greenland shark is one of the largest shark species and among the longest-living vertebrates on Earth, potentially living over 400 years. These slow-moving sharks inhabit Arctic and North Atlantic waters.
Greenland Shark at a glance
- Scientific name
- Somniosus microcephalus
- Typical size
- 8-21 feet, 880-2,200 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Sharks and rays
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Legendary
Habitat
Greenland sharks live in deep, cold Arctic and sub-Arctic waters, typically found at depths of 600-7,200 feet. They are rarely targeted by anglers due to their remote habitat and extremely slow movement, though they are occasionally caught as bycatch in deep-sea fishing operations.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a greenland shark through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksGreenland Shark questions people ask
Greenland Shark is Somniosus microcephalus.
A typical greenland shark runs 8-21 feet, 880-2,200 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every greenland shark you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Greenland sharks live in deep, cold Arctic and sub-Arctic waters, typically found at depths of 600-7,200 feet. They are rarely targeted by anglers due to their remote habitat and extremely slow movement, though they are occasionally caught as bycatch in deep-sea fishing operations. It is a salt water species, filed under sharks and rays in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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