Species: Somniosus pacificus

Pacific Sleeper Shark
Species

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    Puget Sound researchers uncover shark secrets, but new questions arise

    Recent discoveries of two new shark species in Puget Sound have sparked public interest and may encourage greater conservation efforts. In this seven-part series, Christopher Dunagan provides an overview of sharks in Puget Sound and some of the recent work among scientists to protect these often misunderstood creatures.

    Close-up of a shark partially submerged in water, showcasing its dorsal fin and textured, spotted skin.
    More sharks of Puget Sound

    While several shark species are observed more frequently off the coast of Washington than in Puget Sound, some are seen on rare occasions in the inland waterways. Detailed information on these sharks is limited, but the same thing might have been said for sixgills, sevengills and soupfin sharks until recent discoveries opened the door to new research. Part five of our series on Puget Sound's sharks outlines some of our region's lesser known shark species. The following information comes from various sources, including fishing and scuba diving reports, scientific studies and the book “Fishes of the Salish Sea” by Theodore Pietsch and James Orr.

    Collage with images of five species of sharks.
    Classification
    Other Global Common Names
    laimargue du Pacifique
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