Spinner Shark
Carcharhinus brevipinna
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- Max size: 3.1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
The spinner shark earns its name by tearing up through a school of small fish with its mouth open, spinning so fast it bursts clear of the surface. It hunts pelagic bony fishes, small sharks, squid and octopus from inshore out across the shelf, and bears live young.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Carcharhiniformes › Carcharhinidae › Carcharhinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 105788.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spinner Shark live?
- The Spinner Shark (Carcharhinus brevipinna) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- Is the Spinner Shark dangerous to divers?
- The Spinner Shark is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spinner Shark get?
- The Spinner Shark grows to about 3.1 m.