Sharks
Blue Shark
Prionace glauca
SaltwaterCarcharhinidaeNear Threatened
About
Blue sharks are slender-bodied sharks with long pectoral fins, known for their vibrant blue coloration on their dorsal side. They are highly migratory, pelagic sharks often found in deep oceanic waters, and are active predators.
- Average size
- 6-12 feet, 100-400 lbs
- Colors
- Bright blue dorsally, fading to a lighter blue on the sides and white ventrally.
- Diet
- Primarily cephalopods (squid, octopus), small bony fishes, crustaceans, and occasionally seabirds or carrion.
- Region
- Found in all US coastal waters, including the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf of Mexico.