Reken

The Reken is a species of large lamniform shark which can be found in the coastal surface waters of all the major oceans. The Reken is mainly known for its size, with mature individuals growing up to 6.4 m in length and 3,324 kg in weight. This shark reaches its maturity around 15 years of age and they are estimated to live as long as 70 years or more.

Humans are not the preferred prey of the Reken but, nevertheless, they is responsible for the largest number of reported and identified fatal unprovoked shark attacks on humans.