Sandbar Shark
Carcharhinus plumbeus
Also known as: Brown Shark, Large-finned Shark, Northern Whaler Shark, Queriman Shark, Sand Shark, Thickskin Shark
- Brown Shark
- Large-finned Shark
- Northern Whaler Shark
- Queriman Shark
- Sand Shark
- Thickskin Shark
Overview
Found singly, in shallow waters, of bays, harbours, and river mouths, also around inshore and off-shore waters, close to deep waters, of the continental and insular shelves.
Not considered a threat to humans!
Requiem Sharks have some of the most potentially dangerous sharks in their family and are responsible for over half of shark attacks. They can also be difficult to identify!
How to identify
Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Worldwide
Found singly, in shallow waters, of bays, harbours, and river mouths, also around inshore and off-shore waters, close to deep waters, of the continental and insular shelves.
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