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    • Sixgill Shark (Hexanchus griseus) Pup under water.
    Rights: Shutterstock/Greg Amptman Published 4 April 2024 Size: 4.5 MB Referencing Hub media

    As of 2024, the bluntnose sixgill shark is listed as Near Threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

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      Sharks and rays facing extinction

      Overfishing is the primary threat to deep-water sharks and rays. Research has found that their long lifespans and slow reproduction rates make these species as vulnerable to overexploitation as ...

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