Graceful Shark
Carcharhinus amblyrhynchoides
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 0–75 m
- Max size: 1.8 m
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: VU
A sleek inshore requiem shark reaching close to two metres, the graceful shark patrols coastal water down to about seventy five metres. It chases fish and also takes crustaceans and squid, gives birth to live young, and is listed as Vulnerable as fisheries press on it.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Carcharhiniformes › Carcharhinidae › Carcharhinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217350.
FAQ
- How deep does the Graceful Shark live?
- The Graceful Shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchoides) is typically found at 0–75 m.
- Is the Graceful Shark dangerous to divers?
- The Graceful Shark can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Graceful Shark get?
- The Graceful Shark grows to about 1.8 m.