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    The sandbar shark is a large coastal shark found in temperate and tropical oceans worldwide. It can grow up to 240cm long and gives birth to litters of 5-12 pups after an 8-12 month gestation period. The sandbar shark is grey-blue to brown-grey in color with no distinctive markings and feeds primarily on small bottom fish. It is found near coastal areas like bays, harbors, and river mouths from the surf zone to depths of 280m. While its populations are tightly controlled in some areas, it faces threats from overfishing and is listed as Near Threatened by the IUCN.

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    The sandbar shark is a large coastal shark found in temperate and tropical oceans worldwide. It can grow up to 240cm long and gives birth to litters of 5-12 pups after an 8-12 month gestation period. The sandbar shark is grey-blue to brown-grey in color with no distinctive markings and feeds primarily on small bottom fish. It is found near coastal areas like bays, harbors, and river mouths from the surf zone to depths of 280m. While its populations are tightly controlled in some areas, it faces threats from overfishing and is listed as Near Threatened by the IUCN.

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    The sandbar shark is a large coastal shark found in temperate and tropical oceans worldwide. It can grow up to 240cm long and gives birth to litters of 5-12 pups after an 8-12 month gestation period. The sandbar shark is grey-blue to brown-grey in color with no distinctive markings and feeds primarily on small bottom fish. It is found near coastal areas like bays, harbors, and river mouths from the surf zone to depths of 280m. While its populations are tightly controlled in some areas, it faces threats from overfishing and is listed as Near Threatened by the IUCN.

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    The sandbar shark is a large coastal shark found in temperate and tropical oceans worldwide. It can grow up to 240cm long and gives birth to litters of 5-12 pups after an 8-12 month gestation period. The sandbar shark is grey-blue to brown-grey in color with no distinctive markings and feeds primarily on small bottom fish. It is found near coastal areas like bays, harbors, and river mouths from the surf zone to depths of 280m. While its populations are tightly controlled in some areas, it faces threats from overfishing and is listed as Near Threatened by the IUCN.

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    Sandbar Shark

    Carcharhinus plumbeus
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    Lateral view 

    Ventral view C

    NE Atl
    Scientific Name
    Carcharhinus plumbeus (Nardo, 1827).
    distribution common Name
    Virtually circumglobal in tropical and warm temperate Sandbar Shark, Brown Shark, Queriman Shark,
    seas. East Atlantic from Portugal to the Congo, including Thickskin Shark, Requin Gris (Fr), Tiburón Trozo (Es).
    the Mediterranean Seai.
    identification
    1 Very large, erect first dorsal fin.
    2 First dorsal fin over or ahead of pectoral fin inserts.
    3 Interdorsal ridge presenti.

    colour
    Grey-blue to brown-grey dorsally.
    Fades to white ventrally.
    No obvious markings but fin tips sometimes darkerii.

    Biology and Size


    No Records Born: 40–65cm. Mature: 129–158cm C,
    Occasional 123–156cm . Max TL: 240cm, possibly 300cmi.
    Range 1–14 young in litters, commonly 5–12i. Gestation
    NT

    period 8–12 months depending on locationii.


    Preys primarily on small bottom fishes with some
    molluscs and crustaceans taken. Generally does not
    CCP

    take carrion or wastei.


    Map base conforms with ICES grid squares.
    Sponsored by: Sandbar Shark
    teeth

    Broadly triangular, serrated upper teeth with high cusps. Lower teeth narrower and more finely serratedii.

    similar species Habitat


    Coastal and pelagic from surf zone to 280m, usually
    near bottom.
    Common at bay mouths, harbours, river mouths and
    shallow muddy or sandy banks. Not known to enter
    freshwater.
    Carcharhinus plumbeus, Migratory with temperature, has been reported
    Sandbar Shark travelling in large schoolsiii.

    conservation status
    Fisheries tightly controlled in the northwest Atlantic but
    less well managed elsewhereiii.
    Red List status: Near Threatened (2000).
    Carcharhinus brachyurus,
    Copper Shark
    commercial importance
    Taken by longlines, hook and line and set bottom nets.
    Primarily bycatch but targeted where abundant.
    Large fins valuable for shark fin soup. Meat utilised
    Carcharhinus brevipinna, fresh or preserved for human consumption. Hide prized
    Sandbar Shark

    Spinner Shark for leather and liver oil used for vitamins.
    Sought after as a game fish by recreational anglersiii.

    Handling
    Handle with care.
    Carcharhinus falciformis, Sharp teeth.
    Silky Shark Abrasive skin.

    references
    i. Compagno, L. J. V; 1984. FAO.
    ii. Knickle, C; Unknown. FLMNH.
    CCP01/01/09

    iii. Musick, J. A. et al; 2007. IUCN Red List.


    Carcharhinus obscurus,
    Dusky Shark

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