Hardnose Shark
Carcharhinus macloti
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: to 170 m
- Max size: 1.1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: NT
A small inshore and offshore shark of continental and island shelves, the hardnose shark grows to a little over a metre and bears live young. It feeds mostly on fish along with squid and crustaceans, and is too small to be of much interest to fisheries. It now sits close to threatened on the IUCN list.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Carcharhiniformes › Carcharhinidae › Carcharhinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217335.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hardnose Shark live?
- The Hardnose Shark (Carcharhinus macloti) is typically found at to 170 m.
- Is the Hardnose Shark dangerous to divers?
- The Hardnose Shark is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Hardnose Shark get?
- The Hardnose Shark grows to about 1.1 m.