Broadnose sevengill shark
The broadnose sevengill shark (Notorynchus cepedianus) is one of the large sharks that inhabit the Argentine Sea. It can reach up to three meters in length, weigh more than 100 kilograms and has numerous white and gray spots, which give it its name in Spanish tiburón gatopardo (leopard shark).
It plays a fundamental ecological role as an apex predator in the Patagonian marine ecosystem. Its diet is varied: it consumes fish, invertebrates and crustaceans; it also consumes animal remains and is capable of preying on dolphins, sea lions, elephant seals and even other sharks.
Even so, this species is vulnerable: its population has decreased by 60% in recent years and its conservation state is critical. The main reason for this is their capture, both in unregulated sport fishing in coastal areas and as bycatch in offshore commercial fisheries.
Our team is working to compile information through underwater cameras and collect data on its distribution and use of Patagonia Azul’s coasts, in order to protect its breeding sites and ensure its survival.
Nuestro equipo trabaja para recopilar información mediante cámaras subacuáticas y obtener datos sobre su distribución y el uso que hace de las costas de Patagonia Azul, y así proteger sus sitios de reproducción y garantizar su supervivencia.