National Parks/ Sanctuaries
-
Common Names
southern dogfish, little gulper shark
Regions
FranceGuatemalaLebanon
Population
The population of Centrophorus uyato is estimated to be in the range of thousands to tens of thousands.
Habitat
Deep-sea waters with temperatures ranging from 2-10°C, often found near continental slopes and seamounts.
Weight(in lbs) and Life Span
40-60 and 25-35
Regions
France, Guatemala, Lebanon, Israel, Australia, Albania, Gabon, Indonesia, Malta, Mexico, Angola, Barbados, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Martinique, Mauritius, Greece, Cameroon, Ghana, India, China, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mozambique, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Guyana, Norway, Senegal, South Africa, Slovenia, Trinidad and Tobago, Morocco, Tanzania, Spain, Turkey, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Taiwan, Nigeria, Panama, Saint Lucia, Costa Rica, United States of America, United States, Suriname, Tunisia, Algeria, Venezuela, Equatorial Guinea, Libya, Montenegro, Palestine, Curacao
Activity Instructions
- Draw the Animal: Use the next page to draw a picture of the animal. Use your imagination and make it colorful!
- Write an Essay: Write a short essay about the conservation efforts to save this animal. Here are some questions to guide you:
- Why is this species important in its ecosystem?
- What are the threats it faces, and how can we help?
- What do you find most interesting about this species?
