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Megamouth shark

Megachasma pelagios

Description

The megamouth shark is a species of deepwater shark. It is rarely seen by humans and is the smallest of the three extant filter-feeding sharks alongside the whale shark and basking shark.

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Statistics

Average size

Length:

18ft

Weight:

?

Max size

Length:

18ft 1in

Weight:

2679lbs

Speed

Cruising:

?

Bolting:

1.24 mph

Diving depth

Common:

393ft - 544ft

Max:

16ft 5in-1968ft

Lifespan

Wild:

y

Captivity:

Unknown

Status

Endangered:

88.7/100

Dangerous:

Harmless

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