Blackspot Shark
Carcharhinus sealei
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 0–40 m
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
A small requiem shark of continental and island shelves, it ranges from the surf line out into deeper water and hunts small fish, prawns and squid. It bears live young, reaches about a metre, and overfishing has left it listed as vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Carcharhiniformes › Carcharhinidae › Carcharhinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217336.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blackspot Shark live?
- The Blackspot Shark (Carcharhinus sealei) is typically found at 0–40 m.
- Is the Blackspot Shark dangerous to divers?
- The Blackspot Shark is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blackspot Shark get?
- The Blackspot Shark grows to about 1 m.