Bignose Shark
Carcharhinus altimus
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 12–810 m
- Max size: 3 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: NT
This shark patrols the edge of the continental shelf and the upper slope, ranging from around twelve metres down to more than eight hundred. Rare in the shallows, it hunts bony fish, other sharks, stingrays, and cuttlefish near drop offs. It reaches about three metres and bears live young.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Carcharhiniformes › Carcharhinidae › Carcharhinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 105787.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bignose Shark live?
- The Bignose Shark (Carcharhinus altimus) is typically found at 12–810 m.
- Is the Bignose Shark dangerous to divers?
- The Bignose Shark is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bignose Shark get?
- The Bignose Shark grows to about 3 m.