Latin name
Carcharias taurus
Other names
Sand Tiger shark
Identification
It has a grayish-brown or tan coloration, with dark brown spots on the sides that increase toward the tail. It resembles a tiger shark; it has a larger second dorsal fin, a longer muzzle, and strongly protruding teeth.
Distribution
Usually, caught accidentally by surf casters catching other fish, they are sluggish and offer no resistance when hooked. In the western Atlantic, they are found from the Gulf of Maine to Argentina.
Habitat
No information
Size
Grows up to 9 feet.
Life history and Behavior
No information
Food and feeding habits
No information
Reproduction
No information
| Classification | |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Chondrichthyes |
| Squad | Lamniformes |
| Family | Odontaspididae |
| Genus | Carcharias |
| Species | C. taurus |
| Features | |
| Conservation status | Critically Endangered |
| Habitat | Littoral |
| Life span, years | No information |
| Maximum body weight, kg | 159 |
| Maximum length, cm | 320 |
| Sailing speed, m/s | No information |
| Threat to people | Edible |
| Way of eating | Predator |
Shark, Sand Tiger
Tags: Shark, Sand Tiger