Image of cat sharks

Description:

Description: A catshark of the genus Apristurus seen swimming in front of the BOP at Ngisi. This individual is fairly stout with a dorsal “hump” which tapers down to the head. There are several species that have a similar shape with coloration ranging from dark grey to brown, but none that quite match the colour and shape of this individual.
Item Type: Image
Title: Apristurus sp.
Copyright: SERPENT
Species: Apristurus sp.
Site: Indian -- Indian Ocean -- East Africa -- Ngisi-1
Site Description: Seafloor
Depth (m): 1318
Countries: East Africa -- Tanzania
Habitat: benthic boundary
Rig: Deep Sea Metro I
Project Partners: BG Group, Oceaneering
ROV: Millennium 113
Deposited By: Dr Andrew Gates
Deposited On: 04 February 2015