Species
Greenland shark
Somniosus microcephalus
This species is part of the Blue Biome marine biodiversity dataset.
Ecoregions
Iceland–Faroe RidgeNorwegian Current
Ecoregion types
Polar & Subpolar
Trophic levels
Tertiary Consumer
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About this species
Species identity
This species is part of the Blue Biome marine biodiversity dataset.
Where it lives
Greenland sharks are found in the North Atlantic and Arctic, especially in cold deep waters. They can occur in Norwegian Current-connected basins where deep, cool water supports large northern predators.
Role in the ecosystem
Somniosus microcephalus helps explain how marine food webs function through its ecological role, habitat use, and connection to broader ecosystem change.
Scientific reference
Citation
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/marine-science/articles/10.3389/fmars.2019.00125/full
Ocean Literacy Connections
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