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Broadnose Seven Gill Shark
The Broadnose Seven Gill Shark - Notorynchus cepedianus as it is known by its name, has seven gills.
Together with another species, Sharpnose sevengill Shark - Heptranchias perlo, they hold the Guinness Book of World Record for the Sharks with the most gill slits. Most Sharks have 5 gills and a few species with 6 gills.
The broadnose sevengill shark is the only extant member of the genus ''Notorynchus'', in the family Hexanchidae. It is recognizable because of its seven gill slits, while most shark species have five gill slits, with the exception of the members of the order Hexanchiformes and the sixgill sawshark. This shark has a large, thick body, with a broad head and blunt snout. The top jaw has jagged, cusped teeth and the bottom jaw has comb-shaped teeth. Its single dorsal fin is set far back along the spine.. more
