French biologist F. Frade found this species of Oxynotus paradoxus. This name was later finalized and accepted by … Meer weergeven

Oxynotus paradoxus is a rare shark found in the deep waters of the ocean from about 265–750 m below ocean level. At birth, O. paradoxus is about 25 cm in length and can grow up to 118 cm in length. It has a comp… Meer weergeven

This species of shark is an ovoviviparous species, meaning the embryos develop inside eggs, which are retained inside the mother's body until the eggs are ready to hatch. These shark pups are about 25 cm in le… Meer weergeven

Oxynotus paradoxus lives in two separate places: the Northeast Atlantic and Easter Central Atlantic. In the Northeast Atlantic they are found along the Atlantic slope of Scotland and the Mid-Atlantic ridge. In the East… Meer weergeven

The diet of O. paradoxus is largely unknown; however, from reported sightings of the shark, it has been identified that they feast on small benthic fish and invertebrates. Meer weergeven