Somniosus microcephalus in Faeroe Is.
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Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence native
Importance Ref.
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater No
Brackish No
Saltwater Yes
Live export
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance Ref.
Comments

Known from old times, caught for the sake of its liver. Goes close to the islands if attracted by carcasses. It has been observed near the islands in modern times at the whaling stations. Occurs in deep water north and east of the islands.

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(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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