Sharks
Porbeagle Shark
Lamna nasus
SaltwaterLamnidaeVulnerable
About
The Porbeagle Shark is a robust, mackerel shark characterized by its pointed snout and large, dark eyes. They are active predators, known for their ability to maintain a relatively high body temperature, making them well-suited for colder waters.
- Average size
- 2-3.5 meters (6.6-11.5 feet), up to 135 kg (298 lbs)
- Colors
- Dark grey to bluish-grey dorsally, white ventrally, with a distinctive white patch on the trailing edge of the dorsal fin.
- Diet
- Primarily feeds on bony fishes (such as mackerel, herring, cod, and hake), as well as squid and occasionally groundfish.
- Region
- Northwest Atlantic (including the Gulf of Maine and Canadian waters), though not exclusively found in US waters.