Bignose Shark
Carcharhinus altimus
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameCarcharhinus altimus
SizeUp to 3 m (9.8 ft)
WeightUp to 167 kg (368 lb)
FamilyWhaler Shark / Carcharhinidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionDeeper ocean waters amongst the continental shelf on uppermost slopes
Depth Range30 - 800 m (98 - 2,624 ft)
