Dusky Shark
Carcharhinus obscurus
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Carcharhinus obscurus
Other names
Black Whaler, Black Whaler Shark, Bronze Whaler, Common Whaler Shark, Dusky Whaler, River Whaler, Slender Whaler Shark, Whaler Shark
Size
Up to 4.2 m (13.7 ft)
Weight
Up to 346.5 kg (763 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Coastal & brackish waters throughout the water column from surf zones to deep ocean waters
Depth Range
0 - 400 m (1,312 ft)
