Finetooth Shark
Carcharhinus isodon
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 2 m
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: NT
A slender requiem shark of inshore waters, the finetooth gathers in large schools close to shore and chases small bony fish and squid. Females give live birth to between one and six pups, each already half a metre long.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Carcharhiniformes › Carcharhinidae › Carcharhinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 105791.
FAQ
- How deep does the Finetooth Shark live?
- The Finetooth Shark (Carcharhinus isodon) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Finetooth Shark dangerous to divers?
- The Finetooth Shark can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Finetooth Shark get?
- The Finetooth Shark grows to about 2 m.