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Sep 19, 2023 · 1. Porbeagle. Lamna nasus, the porbeagle, looks like a miniature. great white shark. . ©birdsonline/ via Getty Images. Porbeagles are some of the smaller sharks that live in frigid Arctic waters. They have torpedo-shaped bodies with wide girths, narrow tails, and pointed snouts.
- Spiny Dogfish Shark. Like their namesake suggests, the spiny dogfish has mildly venomous spines in front of both dorsal fins. Although some are solitary, others developed the habit of hunting in a pack—similarly to dogs—throughout the Bering Sea.
- Pacific Sleeper Shark. The Pacific sleeper shark can be found in waters across the planet, though they have a preference for the Bering Sea’s floor. They are slow moving, but elegant swimmers that can easily sneak up and catch prey, using an interesting cutting and suction feeding process.
- Porbeagle Shark. The porbeagle can regulate their internal body temperature quickly, enabling them to adapt to a wide range of climates—particularly the icy waters of the North Atlantic.
- Salmon Shark. Salmon sharks are a long-lived, slow-growing species with a low reproductive rate, causing them to be susceptible to over-exploitation. Although they are known to feast on the plethora of salmon in Alaska, salmon sharks will munch on whatever fish may come their way.
The shark is likely affected by quantity, dynamics, and distribution of Arctic sea ice. The rate of projected loss of sea ice will continue to negatively influence the abundance, distribution and availability of prey, while, at the same time, providing greater access for fishing fleets.
They might not be Ice Sharks, but there are certainly lots of scary creatures to be found in the dark depths of the ocean. Its name may have changed in recent years (remember when it was the...
Mar 1, 2018 · Rare Sleeper Shark Caught on Video Beneath the Arctic. The footage could provide more information on Greenland sharks, an understudied deep-sea species. When Brynn Devine and Laura Wheeland headed ...
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They are found in just about every kind of ocean habitat, including the deep sea, open ocean, coral reefs, and under the Arctic ice. Wherever they live, sharks play an important role in ocean ecosystems—especially the larger species that are more “scary” to people.
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Are there Sharks in the Arctic?
Sharks with endothermic biology are able to live in very cold waters, even as far North as the Arctic Circle. Beyond endothermic abilities, these sharks have some other unusual biological adaptations to meet the needs of the harsh environment of the Arctic waters.
