description Spot-tail shark Overview
The spot-tail shark, Carcharhinus sorrah, is a requiem shark in the family Carcharhinidae. It is a medium-sized whaler found through the tropical Indo-West Pacific, from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Philippines, China, Australia, and nearby island groups, and it usually occupies shallow continental or insular shelves. A dark mark on the lower caudal fin, together with markings on the fins, helps distinguish it from related blacktip sharks.
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What is the spot-tail shark?
The spot-tail shark is Carcharhinus sorrah, a medium-sized requiem shark in the family Carcharhinidae. It is also known as a whaler shark.
Where does Carcharhinus sorrah live?
The spot-tail shark occurs across the tropical Indo-West Pacific. Its range includes the Red Sea, East Africa, the Philippines, China, Australia, and nearby island groups.
Why is it called the spot-tail shark?
The common name refers to the characteristic spot associated with the tail. The species is a member of Carcharhinus, a genus of requiem sharks.
Is the spot-tail shark a deep-water shark?
Carcharhinus sorrah is generally associated with tropical coastal and offshore waters rather than being defined as a deep-water dogfish. It is a medium-sized whaler in the requiem shark family.
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