Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos

Dorsal surfaces bronze to greyish, becoming grey after death; a faint white stripe along side of body. Caudal fin with broad black posterior margin; first dorsal fin plain, sometimes with a white tip; other fins with dusky tips. Ventral surfaces almost white.

Maximum size up to 225 cm TL but rarely above 180 cm TL; birth size 45–64 cm TL.

Widespread in the tropical Indo-west and central Pacific, from south eastern Africa to the central Pacific islands.

One of the most common shark species inhabiting coral reefs; found near deep drop-offs or in atoll passes, from the surface to at about 280 m depth.

Feeds primarily on small bony fish, but also cephalopods and crustaceans. Length at maturity is 130–140 cm TL for both sexes. Age at maturity is around 6 years and 9 years for females and males respectively. Reproductive mode is viviparous with yolk-sac placenta. females give birth to 1–6 pups after a 12–14 months gestation period. Maximum age reported as at least 15 years in Papua New Guinea. Becomes aggressive when provoked and can be potentially dangerous to humans.

Caught by shark longline and inshore gillnet fisheries, and possibly adversely affected by dynamite fishing. Utilised for fins, meat, skin and cartilage.

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