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Somniosus” means “sleepy” in Latin
Opportunistic feeders, consuming a diverse range of prey types. Variety of fish, squid, octopus, and marine mammals such as seals and porpoises
Species of deep-sea shark that inhabits the cold waters of the North Pacific Ocean
Lives in the continental slope and shelf depths at depths ranging from 656 to 10,827 feet
They have also been found as deep as 12,100 feet underwater. They prefer to live in colder temperatures ranging between 28 and 41 degrees Fahrenheit
Due to their sluggish behavior, they are known to ambush their prey rather than chase them
They are solitary creatures and do not form schools or travel in groups
Have a modified liver that is almost as large as their entire body, making up around 25% to 33% of their total weight