Pigeye Shark
Carcharhinus amboinensis
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Carcharhinus amboinensis
Other names
Estuary Shark, Java Shark
Size
Up to 2.8 m (9.1 ft)
Weight
Up to 135 kg (297 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Coastal waters, estuaries, bays & beaches throughout the water column
Depth Range
0 - 100 m (328 ft)
