Species guide
How to catch Bluntnose sixgill shark
Hexanchus griseus
The bluntnose sixgill shark is a large, deepwater shark known for its six gill slits and elongated body. It inhabits deep continental slopes and mid-ocean regions, often near the sea bottom but sometimes pelagic. Juveniles stay in shallower nursery waters, while adults are found deeper, often below 90 meters.
Where they live
Found in deep saltwater environments of the Atlantic and Mediterranean, typically near the bottom from shallow areas to depths of 2500 meters. Prefers outer continental shelves, slopes, seamounts, and ocean ridges.
Typical size
Up to about 600 cm
What they eat
- large fish
- bottom-dwelling fish
- smaller sharks
- macrofauna
Best baits
- large cut fish
- squid
- whole fish
Best lures
- large deepwater jigs
- heavy metal spoons
How to fish for them
- deepwater bottom fishing
- heavy tackle trolling
- drift fishing near bottom
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