Dusky Shark

Carcharhinus obscurus

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Max Depth

400 m

Description

Carcharhinus obscurus is a species of requiem shark, in the family Carcharhinidae, occurring in tropical and warm-temperate continental seas worldwide. A generalist apex predator, the dusky shark can be found from the coast to the outer continental shelf and adjacent pelagic waters, and has been recorded from a depth of 400... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Vietnam Bermuda Gabon Costa Rica Worldwide +71 more in Seabook

Colors

white

brown

grey

silver

Conservation status

(EN) Endangered

Habitat and Environment

Open water

Danger to human

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