Carcharhinus Plumbeus

Sharks

  • Sandbar shark
  • Atlantischer Braunhai
  • Zandbankhaai
  • Requin gris
  • Tiburón aletón

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic
  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean
  • The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally found in the open sea.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 6 and 250 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

  • The species is migrating
  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 250 cm
  • The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes - Mollusks -

Relationship with humans

  • The animal may inflict serious bites
  • The species is good to eat
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • -Sport or local fishing
    • - Chemistry/pharmacy
    • Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.)
  • The species is classified asVulnerable