Carcharhiniformes by Darlene Saavedra

Great Blue shark

25dsaavedrabermudez — 2024-05-09 22:34:22 UTC

Scientific name: Prionace Glauca

25dsaavedrabermudez — 2024-05-09 22:37:22 UTC

Where they live:

25dsaavedrabermudez — 2024-05-09 22:41:01 UTC

They live in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans in both inshore and offshore waters

Diet

25dsaavedrabermudez — 2024-05-09 22:56:35 UTC

They predominantly feed on squid and pelagic schooling fishes such as herring, as well as carcasses of whales, and turtles. They need to feed anytime within a 24-hour period but they can go about 6 weeks without eating anything.

Lifespan:

25dsaavedrabermudez — 2024-05-09 23:04:53 UTC

they live to at least 20 years of age

Role in ecosystem:

25dsaavedrabermudez — 2024-05-09 23:08:48 UTC

they are top-level predators that help regulate prey populations in the marine environment, they also provide as food for other species as well.

Interesting fact:

25dsaavedrabermudez — 2024-05-09 23:34:19 UTC

blue sharks are among the fastest swimming sharks and can even leap out of water! Their elongated caudal fin provides swimming power as it moves side-to-side.

How often do they Reproduce?:

25dsaavedrabermudez — 2024-05-09 23:45:07 UTC

blue sharks reproduce annually, but mating, fertilization, and parturition seasons are loosely defined in time. They produce 25-50 pups, but can also reach up to 135 pups.

Habitat:

25dsaavedrabermudez — 2024-05-09 23:48:42 UTC

They are found worldwide in all oceans, in both temperate and tropical waters. They usually inhabit areas off the edge of the continental shelf.

25dsaavedrabermudez — 2024-05-10 00:01:04 UTC