Seven-Gill Shark (Notorynchus cepedianus)

Ancient and deliberate, the seven-gill shark glides through dim coastal waters with quiet strength. It carries the weight of time in its movement — a living link to an older ocean, where calm endurance has always been the truest form of survival.

Scientific Snapshot

A seven-gill shark moving through shadowed coastal water, its broad body and steady rhythm evoking the deep past of the sea.

Scientific Name: Notorynchus cepedianus

Common Names: Broadnose sevengill shark, cow shark, seven-gill shark

Average Size: Typically 2.5 to 3 meters (8–10 feet)

Habitat: Coastal bays, kelp forests, and continental shelves; prefers temperate waters

Diet: Fish, rays, seals, and carrion

Conservation Status: Data Deficient (IUCN Red List) — vulnerable in some regions

Range: Temperate coastal waters worldwide, including South Africa, Australia, and the U.S. West Coast

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