sandbar shark
| Scientific name | carcharhinus plumbeus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Nardo |
| Year of description | 1827 |
| IUCN category | EN |
| Family | Carcharhinidae |
| Genus | Carcharhinus |
Introduction
carcharhinus plumbeus, commonly known as sandbar shark, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size200 cm
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Maximum size300 cm
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Longevity34 year
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ShapeOval
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Average size200 cm
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Maximum size300 cm
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Longevity34 year
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ShapeOval
How to recognize the sandbar shark ?
The sandbar shark measures around 200 cm. The females are more imposing and some specimens can reach 300 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly gris body.
Sexual dimorphism
The female is bigger than the male.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in small groups
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The sandbar shark hunts in the stalk and is one of the predators of its biotope. Opportunistic, it does not hesitate to attack any smaller animal nearby.
The sandbar shark is a fish living in small groups. The members of each group are organized around a well established hierarchy. This species is carnivorous .
Although the sandbar shark is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionvivipare
The sandbar shark is a fish vivipare.
Risks for humans
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VenomousNo
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BiteYes
This species can attack if it feels threatened. It is important to be particularly vigilant especially during dives or fishing sessions.
Where to find it?
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature23 - 27 °C
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Depth0 - 500 m
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EnvironmentActive pelagic
Biotope presentation
The sandbar shark is most often found at a depth between 0m and 500m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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