Spinner Shark
Carcharhinus brevipinna
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Carcharhinus brevipinna
Other names
Eastern Sand Shark, Inkytail Shark, Longnose Grey Shark, Smoothfang Shark
Size
Up to 2.7 m (8.8 ft)
Weight
Up to 89 kg (196 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Coastal waters in bays, river mouths, beaches and open offshore waters
Depth Range
1 - 75 m (3 - 246 ft)
