Whitenose Shark
Nasolamia velox
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 15–192 m
- Max size: 1.5 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: EN
Named for the pale tip of its snout, this requiem shark patrols the continental shelves inshore and offshore, reaching about a metre and a half. It hunts small bony fish such as anchovies along with crabs, bears around five live pups in a litter, and is now listed as endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Carcharhiniformes › Carcharhinidae › Nasolamia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281637.
FAQ
- How deep does the Whitenose Shark live?
- The Whitenose Shark (Nasolamia velox) is typically found at 15–192 m.
- Is the Whitenose Shark dangerous to divers?
- The Whitenose Shark is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Whitenose Shark get?
- The Whitenose Shark grows to about 1.5 m.