Sandbar shark
The sandbar shark (Carcharhinus plumbeus) is a carnivorous fish native to Oceania and North America.
The sandbar shark, also known as the brown shark or thickskin shark, is a species of requiem shark, and part of the family Carcharhinidae, native to the Atlantic Ocean and the Indo-Pacific. It is distinguishable by its very high first dorsal fin and interdorsal ridge. — Wikipedia
- Scientific name
- Carcharhinus plumbeus
- Class
- Fish
- Family / order
- Carcharhinidae
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Habitat
- Marine
- Found in
- Oceania, North America
- Weight
- 65 kg
- Lifespan
- 32 years
- Conservation status
- Endangered
What does a sandbar shark eat?
The sandbar shark is a carnivore, feeding on other animals.
How big is a sandbar shark?
The sandbar shark weighs around 65 kg.
How long do sandbar sharks live?
In the wild, the sandbar shark can live up to about 32 years.
Where do sandbar sharks live?
Sandbar sharks are found in Oceania and North America, in marine habitats.
Is the sandbar shark endangered?
The sandbar shark is currently listed as “Endangered” on the IUCN Red List.