Blue Sharks are sleek, open-water hunters that swim across temperate and tropical oceans worldwide. They range from the southern coast of Alaska to the southern tip of South America. They prefer cool water and are found in deeper tropical zones. Adults range from 6 to 12 feet long. History: The Blue Shark's scientific name roughly translates to bluish-grey saw point. Given its serrated teeth and thin snout, one can see how it's like a saw in the water. The shark is just one classification away from Least Concern because of the potential for overfishing on the eastern coast of the United States. Scientific Name: Prionace glauca. Characteristics: This Blue Shark figure reveals several unique characteristics. The toys make fun giveaways or favors for birthdays, shark-themed parties, or other nautical events! Size: True to life, this Blue Shark is dark blue on its back, transitioning to white below. About an inch long, it's the length of a paperclip. All of our products are Non-toxic.