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Somniosus microcephalus okeanos
Somniosus microcephalus

The Somniosidae are a family of sharks in the order Squaliformes. They are commonly known as sleeper sharks, because of their slow swimming. They have a low activity level, and seem to have a non-aggressive nature.

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