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A Blue Shark off the coast of San Diego

Description

The Blue Shark has a conical snout, a circular eye, and a long pectoral fin.

Photographer:
Phillip Colla
Rights:
© Phillip Colla
Common name:
Blue Shark
Scientific name:
Prionace glauca
Family:
Carcharhinidae

Last Updated: 19 June 2009

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