Blue Shark
Prionace glauca
The blue shark, also known as the great blue shark, is a species of requiem shark in the family Carcharhinidae which inhabits deep waters in the world's temperate and tropical oceans. It is the only species of genus Prionace. Averaging around 3.1 m (10 ft) and preferring cooler waters, the blue shark migrates long distances, such as from New England to South America. It is listed as Near Threatened by the IUCN.
- Scientific name
- Prionace glauca
- Family
- Carcharhinidae
- IUCN status
- NT