Blue shark
Quick Facts
Scientific name:
Prionace glauca
🌍 Habitats:
Deep Sea 🍖 Diet:
CarnivoreLifespan:
15 Years
Weight:
Up to 390 kg
Size:
Up to 3.8 meters (12.5 feet)
🛡️ Conservation Status:
Near ThreatenedIntroduction
The Blue Shark (Prionace glauca) is one of the most widely distributed shark species in the world, known for its sleek body, deep blue color, and long migrations across oceans. These sharks inhabit temperate and tropical waters and are considered one of the most abundant pelagic (open-ocean) sharks.
