Somniosus microcephalus

Somniosus microcephalus
(Bloch & Schneider, 1801)

Family: Somniosidae (Sleeper Sharks) / Order: Squaliformes (Bramble, Sleeper & Dogfish Sharks)

	Common names	IGFA all-tackle World Record	Size
	UK: Greenland Shark, Sleeper Shark DK: Havkal, Grønlandshaj	775 kg / 1708 lb 9 oz - Trondheimsfjord, Norway	Max Length: > 730 cm Max Weight: > 775 kg


305 kg - Maniitsoq, Greenland Niels Krog	Maniitsoq (Sukkertoppen), Greenland © Johnny Jensen

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Mouth Maniitsoq, Greenland © Johnny Jensen	Tail Maniitsoq, Greenland © Johnny Jensen	Underside Head Maniitsoq, Greenland © Johnny Jensen

Niels, Johnny & Morten Maniitsoq, Greenland © Johnny Jensen	Hooked Maniitsoq, Greenland © Johnny Jensen	Under the Ice Maniitsoq, Greenland © Johnny Jensen

Eye with Parasite Maniitsoq, Greenland © Johnny Jensen	3 Sharks Maniitsoq, Greenland © Johnny Jensen	Niels & Shark Maniitsoq, Greenland © Johnny Jensen

Tied up Maniitsoq, Greenland © Johnny Jensen	Head View Maniitsoq, Greenland © Johnny Jensen	Under the Ice Maniitsoq, Greenland © Johnny Jensen