Bramble Shark

Overview

A rare, sluggish deep-water shark covered in distinctive thorn-like denticles that give it a bramble-covered appearance. One of the most primitive living sharks. Found in scattered deep-water locations globally.

Habitat

Deepwater, continental and island shelves and slopes, on or near the bottom 656.2 to 2952.8 ft [200 to 900 m]. In shallow, cold water upwelling areas.

Distribution

East Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Indo-west Pacific Ocean.

Behavior

Poorly known, presumed to be sluggish.