Where Does School shark Live?

School shark lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find School shark

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found from the surface down to depths of 800 meters (2,600 feet), but most commonly in continental shelf and upper slope waters, usually between 50-200 meters.

Environment

Coastal and offshore waters, primarily over continental shelves and upper slopes. Prefers temperate and subtropical waters. Often found near the seabed but also pelagic.

Geographic range

Cosmopolitan in temperate and subtropical waters worldwide. Found in the North Atlantic (Europe, North America), South Atlantic (South America, Africa), Pacific (North America, Australia, New Zealand), and Indian Oceans (South Africa, Australia).

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