It is usually found 180 -- 1,100 m ( 590 -- 3,610 ft ) from the surface , inhabiting the outer continental shelf .
Its depth range can extend from 0 -- 2,500 m ( 0 -- 8,202 ft ) .
It is usually found 180 -- 1,100 m ( 590 -- 3,610 ft ) from the surface , inhabiting the outer continental shelf , but its depth range can extend from 0 -- 2,500 m ( 0 -- 8,202 ft ) .