Species: Scoliodon laticaudus
English Name: Spadenose Shark
Chinese Name: 宽尾斜齿鲨
Family: Carcharhinidae
Description:
The Spadenose Shark is a bronze grey shark with fins sometimes darker than body and has no conspicuous markings. Can grow up to a length of 100cm for male and female. Lives on rocky substrates of coastal waters and lower reaches of tropical rivers. Feeds on small bony fishes, shrimps and cuttlefish. Commercialized for human uses and usually as bait.
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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.