Broadnose sevengill shark

Description

The broadnose sevengill shark (Notorynchus cepedianus) is the only extant member of the genus Notorynchus,in the family Hexanchidae.It is recognizable because of its seven gill slits,while most shark species have five gill slits,with the exception of the members of the order Hexanchiformes and the sixgill sawshark.This shark has a large,thick body,with a broad head and blunt snout.The top jaw has jagged,cusped teeth and the bottom jaw has comb-shaped teeth.