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Greenland shark

Somniosus pacificus

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Chile and Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (动物界)
Phylum
Chordata (脊索动物门)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Squaliformes (角鲨目)
Family
Somniosidae
Genus
Somniosus
Species
Somniosus pacificus (Greenland shark)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Ondenzame
Spanish Tiburón dormilón del Pacífico
French Laimargue dormeur
Russian Акула полярная атлантическая
Arabic قرش راقد للمحيط الهادئ

Similar Species in Somniosus

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greenland shark
Somniosus microcephalus
Data Deficient
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Greenland shark
Somniosus antarcticus
Least Concern
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Little sleeper shark
Somniosus longus
Data Deficient
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Little Sleeper Shark
Somniosus rostratus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Greenland shark?
The scientific name of Greenland shark is Somniosus pacificus. It belongs to the genus Somniosus.
What is the conservation status of Greenland shark?
Greenland shark (Somniosus pacificus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Greenland shark live?
Greenland shark is found in Distributed across Chile and Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Chile, Taiwan.
What family does Greenland shark belong to?
Greenland shark (Somniosus pacificus) belongs to the genus Somniosus, which is part of the taxonomic family Somniosidae.
What kingdom does Greenland shark belong to?
Greenland shark (Somniosus pacificus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of Greenland shark?
The closest relatives of Greenland shark in the genus Somniosus include greenland shark, Greenland shark, Little sleeper shark, Little Sleeper Shark.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Somniosus — 5 Species

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greenland shark
Somniosus microcephalus
DD 🐾
Greenland shark
Somniosus antarcticus
LC
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Greenland shark
Somniosus pacificus
NT
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Little sleeper shark
Somniosus longus
DD 🐾
Little Sleeper Shark
Somniosus rostratus
LC
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