Salmon Shark by Ghirin

Salmon Shark

Author: Ghirin

The salmon shark (Lamna ditropis) is considered by many to the Pacific Ocean equivalent of the porbeagle. This shark has a similar build and shape as other members of the mackerel shark family. Like the mako, porbeagle and great white, the salmon shark is able to maintain it body temperature several degrees above the surrounding ocean.

This shark prefers the cooler waters of the northern Pacific Ocean and ranges from California to the coasts of South Korea. It is mainly pelagic in habitat but will travel in coastal and epipelagic regions of it range.

Salmon sharks may form schools, but the sexes do not school together. It is a fast swimmer. Its main diet is composed of a variety of fishes including salmon, herring, sardines, cod, and dogfish. They will also consume squid when available.

*Inspired by the Zoo Tycoons Brains Trust at the Zoo Tek Forums.

Created by Ghirin 2004