Sevengill Shark

Sevengill Shark (Notorynchus cepedianus)

 

Size: up to 2m

 

A very primitive looking shark distinguished by having seven gill slits and a single dorsal fin. Its colour can be grey or brown on top with scattered black and white spots and a creamy-white belly. Generally a slow moving shark but is capable of short bursts of speed. The sevengill shark is the largest of the sharks at the National Aquarium.