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Centrophoridae

Gulper sharks
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Chondrichthyes
Order:Squaliformes
Family:Centrophoridae
Genera
Centrophorus
Deania

The gulper sharks are a family (Centrophoridae) of squaliform sharks.

These are generally deepwater fish. While some, such as the gulper shark Centrophorus granulosus are found worldwide and fished commercially, others are uncommon and little-known. Their usual prey is other fish; some are known to feed on squid, octopus, and shrimp. Some species live on the bottom, while others are pelagic.

The members of Deania generally have long pointed noses.

Genus Centrophorus:

Genus Deania:

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