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The Greenland shark

Little is known about the world's second largest carnivorous shark

The Greenland shark is the largest member of the Somniosidae family. It is the second largest carnivorous shark after the great white and it is the largest Arctic fish. Its range extends from ...

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NOTICE to divers

GEERG has deployed several underwater receivers in the Baie-Comeau (Quebec) area. If you encounter the units while diving, please do not disturb them or remove them from the water.
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Research

  • Predators
    Does the sperm whale hunt the Greenland shark?

News

  • 20.01.2012
    Rare winter stranding of a basking shark in Nova Scotia.

Editorial

  • 06.10.2010
    Is the Greenland shark the notorious Corkscrew Killer?...