Centrophorus granulosus

Centrophorus granulosus, Large Gulper Shark. Source: FAO 2002.
Centrophorus granulosus, Large Gulper Shark.
Source: FAO 2002.
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
CentrophoridaeCentrophorus granulosus(Bloch & Schneider)1801Large Gulper Shark

Centrophorus granulosus

Unique Characters: Snout moderately elongated. First dorsal fin high and more angular, origin over pectoral fin inner margin. Second dorsal fin spine slightly larger than first. Pectoral fin free; rear tip angular to elongated. No ventral keel on pelvic-caudal space.

Similar Species: Arrowhead Shark, Deania profundorum. Snout greatly elongated. First dorsal fin very low and keel-shaped, origin over pectoral-fin bases. Second dorsal-fin spine much larger than first. Pectoral fin free rear tip rounded. A low ventral keel on pelvic-caudal space in front of caudal fin.

Deania profundorum, Arrowhead Dogfish. Source: FAO 2002.
Deania profundorum, Arrowhead Dogfish.
Source: FAO 2002.