New distributional records of deep-sea sharks from Indian waters

Abstract

This paper reports the first documented record of three deepwater sharks from Indian waters i.e.,
\nHexanchus griseus (Hexanchidae), Deania profundorum (Centrophoridae), pygmy false catshark
\n(undescribed) (Pseudotriakidae) and presents a taxonomic account of smooth lanternshark, Etmopterus
\npusillus (Etmopteridae) and leafscale gulper shark, Centrophorus squamosus (Centrophoridae), caught
\nby hooks & line units operated in the Arabian Sea, west coast of India and landed at Cochin Fisheries
\nHarbour (Kerala), southwest coast of India.