Bignose Shark
Carcharhinus altimus
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Carcharhinus altimus
Family
Whaler Shark / Carcharhinidae
Size
Up to 3 m (9.8 ft)
Weight
Up to 167 kg (368 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Deeper ocean waters amongst the continental shelf on uppermost slopes
Depth Range
30 - 800 m (98 - 2,624 ft)
