Sleepy Saturday sleeper shark. 😴 The Pacific sleeper shark, Somniosus pacificus, lives on continental shelves and slopes in temperate waters all around the world. This shark can be found from the surface to 2,000 meters and can be up to to 4.4 m (14 ft) long. Pacific sleeper sharks eat bottom-dwelling organisms such as fishes, octopuses, squids, crabs and snails. They are also known to scavenge the seafloor for dead animals such as marine mammals. | MBARI

2.1K views · 85 reactions | Happy Shark Week! Our researchers are studying the elusive Pacific sleeper shark right here at the Center! Check out this video to find out why we are using a "bath tub" for this important research. Read more about the project on our 60° North Blog>>> https://60nscience.alaskasealife.org/2019/07/31/live-slow-and-prosper/ Activities pictured authorized by Alaska Fish and Game CF-19-085 | Alaska SeaLife Center | Facebook