Sandbar Shark
Carcharhinus plumbeus
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Carcharhinus plumbeus
Other names
Northern Whaler Shark, Sand Shark, Thickskin Shark
Size
Up to 2.4 m (7.8 ft)
Weight
Up to 118 kg (260 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Coastal & offshore waters, common in estuaries, bays & harbours in sandy & muddy areas near reefs
Depth Range
0 - 280 m (918 ft)
