Sharks
Salmon Shark
Lamna ditropis
SaltwaterLamnidaeLeast Concern
About
The Salmon Shark is a powerful, fast-swimming shark found in the North Pacific Ocean. They are endothermic, capable of maintaining body temperatures well above surrounding water, which allows them to thrive in cold subarctic waters.
- Average size
- 6-8 feet, 300-500 lbs
- Colors
- Dark blue-gray to black on the dorsal side with a white underside and dark blotches on the belly
- Diet
- Primarily Pacific salmon, but also herring, sablefish, squid, and other fish
- Region
- North Pacific Ocean, from Alaska to California on the eastern side, and Japan to Russia on the western side