Silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis) in the blue water
Marc Taquet, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Silky shark

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Carcharhinus falciformis

Profile

  • Original description:(Müller & Henle, 1839)
  • Max. size:3.3m
  • Depth:18 - 500m
  • Max. Age:15 years
  • Max. weight:350kg
  • Environment:Saltwater
  • IUCN Status:Vulnerable

Taxonomy

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