Lowfin Gulper Shark Jaw w/data ex Dr. Gordon Hubbell

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Lowfin Gulper Shark Jaw with Data (Centrophorus lusitanicus)

Dr. Gordon Hubbell spent decades sourcing specimens that most collectors never encounter — and the Lowfin Gulper Shark is a perfect example of why his collection stands apart. This specimen originates from Han, Taiwan, placing it within the species' western Pacific range and lending it precise locality data that elevates both its scientific and collectible value. A large deepwater dogfish inhabiting depths between 300 and 1,400 meters Wikipedia, this is not a shark that turns up in the trade — and deep-sea specimens of this quality are rarely seen even in public museum displays.

 Species & Classification

• Scientific Name: Centrophorus lusitanicus (Barbosa du Bocage & de Brito Capello, 1864)
• Common Name: Lowfin Gulper Shark
• Family: Centrophoridae
• Order: Squaliformes
• Locality: Han, Taiwan

 Biology & Physical Characteristics

• Large deepwater dogfish with no anal fin, two dorsal fins with spines (the first being much longer than the rear), a long broad snout, and angular pectoral fins Wikipedia
• Large, green eyes — a characteristic of all sharks in the genus Centrophorus Britannica Kids
• Pearl-grey in color with low, flat, and smooth denticles Shark-References
• Upper teeth are blade-like with a single cusp leaning toward the rear; lower teeth are wide and blade-like with single cusps, much larger than the upper teeth Britannica Kids
• Maximum length of 1.6 m (5.3 ft) Wikipedia
• Maturity reached at approximately 116 cm FishBase

Habitat & Distribution

• A large deepwater dogfish of the outer continental shelves and upper slopes FishBase
• Found in the Eastern Atlantic off Portugal and West Africa, the Indian Ocean around Mozambique and Madagascar, and the West Pacific near Taiwan Wikipedia
• Reported depth range of 300–1,440 m ConnectSci
• Often confused with Centrophorus niaukang and Centrophorus granulosus FishBase — specimen data is critical for positive identification

 Reproduction

• Ovoviviparous, giving birth to up to six pups per litter Wikipedia
• Pups measure approximately 36 cm at birth Britannica Kids
• Slow reproductive rate makes populations highly vulnerable to fishing pressure

Conservation Status

• Commercially exploited for both human consumption and the high squalene content of their livers ConnectSci
• Stocks are extremely vulnerable to over-exploitation ConnectSci, increasing the long-term significance of documented specimens
• Gulper sharks as a group are considered highly vulnerable due to their slow growth and low fecundity

 Misc. & Collector Facts

• Because lowfin gulpers inhabit such deep waters, they are rarely encountered and pose no general threat to humans Britannica Kids
• Tooth and jaw morphology — blade-like upper teeth with single cusps and oversized lower teeth — make this jaw visually distinctive among deepwater dogfish
• "With data" includes collection locality (Han, Taiwan), depth, and/or specimen documentation — critical for a species frequently confused with close relatives
• Dr. Gordon Hubbell provenance adds significant authentication and collectibility value
• Ideal for: deepwater shark collectors, Squaliformes specialists, natural history displays, museum-quality specimens