nervous shark

Carcharhinus cautus

Skin and teeth from Shark Bay began the species record

nervous shark is known around Western Pacific as a marine fish; It occurs in marine waters, and the species reaches a recorded maximum of 150 cm.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Ground Sharks
Family: Carcharhinidae
Genus: Carcharhinus
Maximum length: 150 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Western Pacific: southern New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and northern Australia (including Western Australia, Ref. 7300 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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