Broadfin Shark
Lamiopsis temminckii
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: to 50 m
- Max size: 1.6 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: EN
The broadfin shark patrols shallow coastal and inshore waters, probably feeding on small fish and invertebrates. It gives birth to live young and is harmless to people, but inshore gillnet fisheries off Borneo have hit it hard enough that it is now listed as endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Carcharhiniformes › Carcharhinidae › Lamiopsis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281270.
FAQ
- How deep does the Broadfin Shark live?
- The Broadfin Shark (Lamiopsis temminckii) is typically found at to 50 m.
- Is the Broadfin Shark dangerous to divers?
- The Broadfin Shark is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Broadfin Shark get?
- The Broadfin Shark grows to about 1.6 m.