Copper Shark
Carcharhinus brachyurus
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 0 to 360 m
- Max size: 3.3 m
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: VU
The copper shark patrols continental margins through tropical and temperate seas, from inshore bays to offshore water as deep as 360 metres. A large coastal shark reaching well over three metres, it migrates with the seasons and feeds on pelagic and bottom fishes, and it can be dangerous to people.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Carcharhiniformes › Carcharhinidae › Carcharhinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217341.
FAQ
- How deep does the Copper Shark live?
- The Copper Shark (Carcharhinus brachyurus) is typically found at 0 to 360 m.
- Is the Copper Shark dangerous to divers?
- The Copper Shark can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Copper Shark get?
- The Copper Shark grows to about 3.3 m.