Smalltail Shark
Carcharhinus porosus
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: to 36 m
- Max size: 1.5 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: CR
A small requiem shark of muddy continental shelves and estuaries, it hunts small fishes, including young hammerheads and sharpnose sharks, along with shrimps. Females bear two to seven live pups, each about a hand span long at birth. Heavy fishing has left it Critically Endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Carcharhiniformes › Carcharhinidae › Carcharhinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217342.
FAQ
- How deep does the Smalltail Shark live?
- The Smalltail Shark (Carcharhinus porosus) is typically found at to 36 m.
- Is the Smalltail Shark dangerous to divers?
- The Smalltail Shark is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Smalltail Shark get?
- The Smalltail Shark grows to about 1.5 m.