Blue shark

The longfin mako shark, Isurus paucus, is a species of mackerel shark in the family Lamnidae, with a probable worldwide distribution in temperate and tropical waters.

Feeding Habits - Blue sharks eat until they almost burst. Researchers have observed groups of the sharks approach schools of anchovies. They may feed enthusiastically and then later regurgitate before starting to eat once again. Their drive to feast seems insatiable. More

The blue shark, Prionace glauca, is a carcharhinid shark which is found in the deep waters of the world's temperate and tropical oceans. They prefer cooler waters and are not found, for example, in the Yellow Sea or in the Red Sea. More

Blue sharks are pelagic; they are found in open waters. Like most pelagic sharks, they are found worldwide. Atlantic blue sharks migrate east across the Atlantic Ocean each year, following the warm Gulf Stream waters. More

The blue shark is one of the most easily recognized sharks. It has a distinct colouration, a deep indigo blue from above and a vibrant blue on its sides, changing to white underneath. More

Blue sharks are viviparous and are noted for their large litters of 25 to over 100 pups. They feed primarily on small fish and squid, although they are perfectly capable of taking larger prey should the opportunity present itself. More

The blue shark is a long slender shark, reaching 13 feet (3.8 meters) in length. It is likely the most prolific of the large shark species as it is abundant throughout its range. More

The blue shark has characteristically long pectoral fins, a slender body with a large caudal fin, an elongated snout, widely separated dorsal fins, and first dorsal fin much larger than the second. More

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The Blue Shark (Prionace glauca) is a sleek, slender, fast-swimming shark. It has blue skin, 5 gill slits, two dorsal fins, an anal fin, no fin spines, and nictitating eyelids (which protect the eyes when the shark is hunting). More

Prionace glauca, the blue shark, is a large, pelagic, indigo-colored shark. It is a sleek shark with long, pointed fins, a pointed snout, and large eyes. Its sleek, tapered body makes it a graceful swimmer. More

The blue shark was originally named Prionace glauca by Linnaeus in 1758. More

(Below) Blue shark swims by cage off Nova Scotia. More

The blue shark is slender-bodied, thickest about its mid-length, and tapers toward head and tail (a shape usually named "fusiform"). Its snout is long with rounded tip. More

The Blue Shark is one of the most wide ranging of all sharks, being found throughout tropical and temperate seas from latitudes of about 60°N–50°S. More

The blue shark occurs in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans in both inshore and offshore waters. This wide ranging species is found from 50 More

understanding of blue sharks in Canada by developing a detailed overview of blue shark status in Canadian waters. We are also working cooperatively with scientific agencies from other North Atlantic countries to produce a first North Atlantic-wide stock assessment for blue shark. More

Breeding: Blue Sharks are viviparous, which means they give birth to live and fully formed young. They can give birth to 50 or more young at one time. They mature at approximately 2.0 to 2.3 meters (7 - 8 feet). More

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The blue shark is one of the most abundant and far-ranging of all sharks. It is also a prolific breeder. Females sometimes litter as many as 135 pups. This is a slimly built fish: a 2 m (6.5 ft. More

Pile of blue sharks in the fresh market in Vigo, Spain. September 2006 More

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The Blue shark represents the archetypal Pelagic shark and is the state of the art pelagic Carcharhinid. It is rivaled only by the mako and oceanic white tip shark as the principle high seas predator. More

The blue shark has a long, slender body - up to 12.5 feet - with a pointed snout. Its upper body is dark blue, the sides are bright blue, and the belly is nearly white. This type of coloration is known as countershading. More

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Blue sharks can reach maximum lengths up to 3.8 m (12.5 ft). Average-sized sharks are smaller, more like 1.8 to 2.4 m (6 to 8 feet). A blue shark can weigh up to 200 kg (441 lb). Pups are 48 cm (19 in. More

Blue sharks normally swim very slow at the surface but can be found down to a depth of approximately 150m. Males and females live segregated. More

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