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 Pale Ghost Shark have a golden brown top with a white underside.
 
 
 
 There is no age data available for the Pale Ghost Shark. Maturity is estimated to be reached at 59-60 cm length for males and 69-70 cm length for females.
 
 
 
 Pale Ghost Shark has be found throughout New Zealand waters ranging in depths from 270-1200 m, but is most common in depths of 400-1000 m on the Chatham Rise. 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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