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Quick facts

SizeUp to 350 cm
WeightUp to 230 kg
LifespanUp to 65 years
DepthUp to 1360 m
Water typeMarine
Best timeOccurs in Icelandic waters but is rarely seen.

About Porbeagle

Porbeagle is a large, fast-swimming shark of cold and temperate North Atlantic waters.

Characteristics

  • Common in Iceland
  • Native species

Habitat

Open ocean and continental shelf.

Diet

Fish and squid.

Spawning and reproduction

Period

Mating in late summer; pupping in spring

Reproduction

Porbeagle sharks give birth to live young at sea. Embryos develop inside the female.

Distribution around Iceland

Occurs in offshore waters around Iceland.
SourceLast verified: 09/09/2026