#BluntnoseSixgillShark

[noaasanctuaries]

What's Shark Week without a Shark Awareness Day? Today we want to introduce you to the bluntnose sixgill shark!

As the name implies, sixgill sharks are distinguished by their six pairs of gills. They share very similar body characteristics to fossils from the Jurassic period millions of years ago! This friend was spotted in Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. To learn more about the sharks and rays found in the sanctuary and express some creativity, visit: https://go.usa.gov/x6SbJ (Photo: OET/NOAA. Image description: Bluntnose sixgill shark in deep water.)

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[nonbinary-nature-lover-jeri]

Close Shark Encounter - Very Close! A Bluntnose Sixgill Shark To Be Exact. This is a two part video. • This is a #repost from @ocean_syrup via @PhotoAroundApp The "prehistoric" Six Gill Shark, spotted at over 500m deep. The @oceanx crew used a submersible to tag it, opening up new possibilities for tagging deep sea creatures without having to bring them to the surface(which can be harmful). Sequence taken by Lee Frey (submersible pilot) #6gillshark #sixgillshark #bluntnose #bluntnosesixgillshark #bluntnoseshark #cowshark #hexanchoid https://www.instagram.com/p/B0sqxv3A4CH/?igshid=191h8gb9cdo45

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