Galeorhinus galeus
(Linnaeus, 1758)
  Family: Dasyatidae (Stingrays) / Order: Rajiformes (Rays & Skates)
  
  Common names IGFA all-tackle World Record Size  
  UK: Tope Shark, School Shark
DK: Grå Haj		 33.00 kg / 72 lb 12 oz - Parengarenga Harbor, New Zealand Max Length: > 190 cm
Max Weight: > 44 kg		  
  
  
Norfolk, England
Johnny Jensen, Denmark		 Aquarium, Denmark
© Johnny Jensen
 
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Head close up
Brancaster, Norfolk, England
© Johnny Jensen		 Steve with 25 kg Tope
Northsea, England
© Steve Younger		  
 
Mouth close up
Brancaster, Norfolk, England
© Johnny Jensen		 In the Surface
Brancaster, Norfolk, England
© Johnny Jensen