Silky Shark

Carcharhinus falciformis

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Max Depth

4000 m

Description

Carcharhinus falciformis is a species of requiem shark, in the family Carcharhinidae, named for the smooth texture of its skin. It is one of the most abundant sharks in the pelagic zone, and can be found around the world in tropical waters. Highly mobile and migratory, this shark is most often found over the edge of the c... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Sri Lanka Maldives Bermuda Seychelles Egypt East +127 more in Seabook

Colors

white

brown

grey

Habitat and Environment

Open water

Conservation status

(VU) Vulnerable

Social Behaviour

Solitary

Danger to human

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Venomous

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