Night Shark
Carcharhinus signatus
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 0–600 m
- Max size: 2.8 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: EN
A slim grey shark of outer continental and insular shelves, it hunts by night for small bony fishes and squid and gathers in schools. It bears live young, ranges down to around six hundred metres, reaches nearly three metres, and the IUCN lists it as endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Carcharhiniformes › Carcharhinidae › Carcharhinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 105798.
FAQ
- How deep does the Night Shark live?
- The Night Shark (Carcharhinus signatus) is typically found at 0–600 m.
- Is the Night Shark dangerous to divers?
- The Night Shark is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Night Shark get?
- The Night Shark grows to about 2.8 m.