Pigeye Shark
Carcharhinus amboinensis
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 0–150 m
- Max size: 2.8 m
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: VU
A heavy bodied requiem shark of shallow continental shelves, the pigeye shark patrols close inshore near the surf line and along beaches, sometimes entering brackish bays and estuaries. It reaches nearly three metres, ranges through the whole water column, and is listed as vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Carcharhiniformes › Carcharhinidae › Carcharhinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217340.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pigeye Shark live?
- The Pigeye Shark (Carcharhinus amboinensis) is typically found at 0–150 m.
- Is the Pigeye Shark dangerous to divers?
- The Pigeye Shark can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Pigeye Shark get?
- The Pigeye Shark grows to about 2.8 m.