Beaked Shark

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This oceanic predator which hunts at night along the warm ocean currents near coral reefs. They have been known to chase or follow fishing vessels presumably stealing helpless fish from nets or lines.
Common Names
Beaked Shark, Prelteijar Lumpei (Waejir)

Description

Classification
Fish
Size
45-90 kilograms (100-200 pounds), 1-2 metres (3 feet 3 inches - 6 feet 6 inches)
Appearance
Unlike most sharks these creatures lack the impressive gaping jaws, instead they have a rounded beak shaped structure still rowed with serrated edged teeth. This allows them to nab prey which may attempt to elude them by hiding in holes and crevasses within the reefs.
Sexual dimorphism
Females tend to be larger than males by about 50% length and weight for sharks of equal age.
Variance
A few sub-species exist differing mostly in beak or fin shape, and colouration.

Ecology

Habitat
Tropical to Temperate Saltwater, Reefs and shoals.
Diet
Fish, Crustaceans, Sea Birds

Behaviour

Social grouping
Usually solitary, but schools of up to fifty animals have been reported.
Temperament
Generally neutral, aggressive when hungry.
Intelligence
Animal
Reproduction
Females will live birth up to six pups in midsummer. Once birthed the pups are left to fend for themselves.

Domestication

General
None.
Resources
Meat, Urea, and Sharkskin

Stories

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