Not so frequent in the Mediterranean, but perhaps more common than it is believed, it is recognized by the 7 longitudinal ridges that appear on the carapace, that is the dorsal part of the shell. It is a fairly elusive species and rarely lets boats approach it.
Despite its imposing size it is very agile in swimming, with peaks of speed that are around 30 km / h. Unlike the Common Turtle, it is exclusively carnivorous, feeding mainly on jellyfish.
MAX LENGTH: 2,5 mt.
MAX WEIGHT: 1 t.
DIVE DURATION: 60 min.
DIVE DEPTH: – 1200 mt.
MAX AGE: 100 years
