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Broadnose sevengill shark (Notorynchus cepedianus)

Broadnose sevengill shark (Notorynchus cepedianus) under water.

This species of shark is recognisable due to having seven gill slits – most shark species only have five. They are one of the most common inshore shark species around Aotearoa. They are opportunistic predators, feeding on anything that fits in their mouths, and have been reported to attack humans.

Rights: Luca Davenport-Thomas, CC BY 4.0
Published: 1 July 2026Size: 2.68 MB
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