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Dark Ghost Shark have a dark grey/brown top with silver-white spots and horizontal lines. The underside is pale silver-grey. They can grow to a maximum length of 80 cm. 
 
 
 
There is no age data available for the Dark Ghost Shark. Maturity is estimated to be reached at 52-53 cm length for males and 62-63 cm length for females. 
 
 
 
Dark Ghost Shark is found throughout New Zealand waters, ranging in depths from 100-700 m depending on the area. They are benthic feeders. 
 
             
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			| 1 Reported commercial catch is calculated for the 12 month period to 30/09/2026 | 
		 
		
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			| 2 Quota value and exports are calculated pro-rata to reported commercial catch for the 12 month period to 30/09/2026 | 
		 
	 
 
             
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