Sandbar Shark
Carcharhinus plumbeus
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 0–500 m
- Max size: 3 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: EN
The sandbar shark keeps to bays, river mouths and harbours, usually cruising near the bottom yet avoiding surf and open surface water. It grows to around three metres, makes long seasonal migrations, and has declined enough to be ranked endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Carcharhiniformes › Carcharhinidae › Carcharhinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 105797.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sandbar Shark live?
- The Sandbar Shark (Carcharhinus plumbeus) is typically found at 0–500 m.
- Is the Sandbar Shark dangerous to divers?
- The Sandbar Shark is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sandbar Shark get?
- The Sandbar Shark grows to about 3 m.