Salmon shark
A species of Mackerel sharks, Also known as Porbeagle Scientific name : Lamna ditropis Genus : Mackerel sharks
Salmon shark, A species of Mackerel sharks
Also known as:
Porbeagle
Botanical name: Lamna ditropis
Genus: Mackerel sharks
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Description
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Description
Adult salmon sharks are medium grey to black over most of the body, with a white underside with darker blotches. Juveniles are similar in appearance, but generally lack blotches. The snout is short and cone-shaped, and the overall appearance is similar to a small great white shark. The eyes are positioned well forward, enabling binocular vision to accurately locate prey. Salmon sharks generally grow to between 200 and 260 cm (6.6–8.6 ft) in length and weigh up to 220 kg (485 lb). Males appear to reach a maximum size slightly smaller than females. Unconfirmed reports exist of salmon sharks reaching as much as 4.3 m (14.2 ft); however, the largest confirmed reports indicate a maximum total length of about 3.0 m (10 ft). The maximum reported weight of this heavily built shark is over 450 kg (992 lb).
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Sharks and rays Order
Mackerel sharks Family
Mackerel Genus
Mackerel sharks Species
Salmon shark 
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