Sandbar shark
A species of Carcharhinus, Also known as Brown shark, Northern whaler shark Scientific name : Carcharhinus plumbeus Genus : Carcharhinus
Sandbar shark, A species of Carcharhinus
Also known as:
Brown shark, Northern whaler shark
Botanical name: Carcharhinus plumbeus
Genus: Carcharhinus
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Sandbar shark (Carcharhinus plumbeus) is a requiem shark native to the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific region, where it is often found on sandy and muddy bottoms in shallow waters. It has a distinctly high dorsal fin. Although it looks frightening, the sandbar shark is not considered dangerous to humans, so it is a popular species for aquaria and swimming with sharks.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Sharks and rays Order
Ground sharks Family
Requiem sharks Genus
Carcharhinus Species
Sandbar shark