Species: Carcharhinus amblyrhynchoides
English Name: Graceful Shark
Chinese Name: 钝吻真鲨
Family: Carcharhinidae
Description:
The Graceful Shark has grey or grey-brown on dorsal surface, white or cream below, with a band of white on sides from pelvic fins to first dorsal fin. Can grow up to a length of 161 cm. Lives inshore and prey on fishes, crustaceans and cephalopods. Used for human consumption.
© 1984 Compagno, L.J.V.
© 2008 Jairo Scherrer Jr.
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References:
– Compagno, L.J.V., 1984. FAO Species Catalogue. Vol. 4. Sharks of the world. An annotated and illustrated catalogue of shark species known to date. Part 2 – Carcharhiniformes. FAO Fish. Synop. 125(4/2):251-655. Rome: FAO.