(common) Atlantic Mackerel Shark [Lamna nasus]
Description
This shark is a strong swimmer built for life in cooler, productive waters. Underwater, divers may notice its smooth, torpedo shape and steady cruising behavior, sometimes following currents where prey concentrates. Encounters are typically brief and dynamic, with the shark moving efficiently rather than lingering.
Where To See (common) Atlantic Mackerel Shark
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Elasmobranchs (Sharks, Rays, Skates)
Elasmobranchii
|
| Order |
Lamnoid Sharks
Lamniformes
|
| Family |
Great White Sharks
Lamnidae
|
| Genus |
Mackerel Sharks
Lamna
|
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