Species: Carcharhinus obscurus
English Name: Dusky Shark
Chinese Name: 暗體真鯊
Family: Carcharhinidae
Description:
The Dusky Shark is a large blue-grey, lead-grey shark with a broadly rounded snout, triangular saw-edged upper teeth. They have curved moderate-size pectoral fins with an interdorsal ridge. Can grow up to a length of 420cm for male and female. Lives in coastal and offshore waters. Feeds on bottom and pelagic bony fish, sharks, skates, rays, cephalopods, crustaceans and inorganic objects. Commercialized for human use.
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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.