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BLUE SHARK

Prionace glauca

BLUE SHARK: MONTEREY BAY'S GRACEFUL OCEAN WANDERER.

Blue Sharks are one of the more commonly spotted shark species in Monterey. They are often social and can be found in small groups. Offshore Killer Whales can be often spotted hunting this species of shark.


Diet

Fish, Squid

Population Status | Monterey

Red List: Least Concern

Legal Protection

Shark Conservation Act

Threats

Bycatch, Overfishing, Biotoxin (Algal Blooms), Disease, Human Related Loss (Habitat Loss, Climate Change, Disturbance, Entanglement, Harassment, Oil Spills, Pollution, Boat Strikes, Collisions)

Size

6-12ft (Unisex)

Weight

60-120+ lb (Unisex)