Nervous Shark
Carcharhinus cautus
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Carcharhinus cautus
Other names
Sharks Bay Whaler Shark
Size
Up to 1.5 m (1.9 ft)
Weight
Up to 15 kg (33 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Coastal waters, estuaries, rivers & mangroves amongst reef areas
Depth Range
0 - 45 m (148 ft)
