Blue shark
Slug: `/species/blue-shark/` Scientific name: Prionace glauca
The blue shark is a slender, widely distributed pelagic shark known for its blue coloration and long pectoral fins. It occurs across large areas of the world's open oceans.
Because the species is primarily oceanic, interactions may be associated with offshore activity. Historical species identification can be uncertain and should retain confidence metadata.
This domain previously had a `/species/blue-shark/` route, so preserve the exact URL.
Sources: WoRMS; authoritative fisheries references.