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Tope Shark

Galeorhinus galeus (Linnaeus 1758)

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Galeorhinus galeus (Tope Shark) is a species of modern sharks in the family hound sharks. They are listed as vulnerable by IUCN and as of special concern by COSEWIC. They are carnivores. Individuals are known to live for 55 years and can grow to 200 cm. Reproduction is iteroparous and ovoviviparous.

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Known occurrences, collected specimens and observations of Tope shark. View this species on GBIF