Velvet Belly Lantern Shark

Etmopterus spinax

The Velvet Belly Lantern Shark (scientific name Etmopterus spinax) is a vulnerable species in LeafFauna's sharks & rays group, belonging to the genus Etmopterus. LeafFauna lists Velvet Belly Lantern Shark among more than 25,000 animal species. Every photo is credited to its photographer and shown under its license. Open it in the LeafFauna app for more facts, a range map, sightings by month and more photos.