Porbeagle Shark Jaw

Porbeagle shark jaw.

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The Porbeagle Shark () is a species of mackerel shark, related to the great white and mako sharks. It is known for its robust body, pointed snout, and a unique combination of speed and endurance. Porbeagle Sharks are found in the cold and temperate marine waters of the North Atlantic and Southern Hemisphere.

Key Characteristics of the Porbeagle Shark:

1. Size and Appearance: Porbeagles typically grow to about 2.5 meters (8 feet) in length. They have a stout, spindle-shaped body with a pointed snout and large eyes. Their coloration is dark blue-gray on the back and white on the underside.

2. Fins: They have a distinctive secondary keel on the tail and a large, crescent-shaped caudal fin. The first dorsal fin is large and set far back on the body, and their pectoral fins are also large and curved.

3. Diet: As a fast swimmer and active predator, Porbeagle Sharks feed on a variety of fish, including mackerel, herring, and groundfish, as well as cephalopods like squid.

4. Behavior: They are known for their playful behavior, including leaping out of the water. Porbeagles are also noted for their endothermic capabilities, allowing them to maintain a body temperature higher than the surrounding water, which aids in their hunting efficiency in cold waters.

5. Reproduction: Porbeagle Sharks are ovoviviparous, meaning the eggs hatch inside the female’s body, and she gives birth to live young. They have a slow growth rate and mature late, which affects their reproductive rate.

Lamna nasus

4.75"x 6"

Collected from Pacific Coast of Peru on Jan 2002