Bluntnose Sixgill Cow Shark - Modern

These are excellent examples of a modern Bluntnose Sixgill Cow shark, Hexanchus griseus. Often referred as the Cow shark. It is the largest member of the Hexanchidae family and can grow to 20 feet in length. More typically it is a 10-14 foot shark. It is found in tropical and temperate waters worldwide.