Spinner Shark (species: Carcharhinus brevipinna) in Kimberley Coast (Gaia Guide)
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Carcharhinus brevipinna
Spinner Shark


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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Elasmobranchii
Order Carcharhiniformes
Family Carcharhinidae
Genus Carcharhinus
Species Carcharhinus brevipinna

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 300 cm (TL) - applies to Commonly around 250cm TL.

Depth range

  • From 0 m to 100 m

Synonyms

Interesting facts

  • They are named after the great spinning leaps that they make when chasing prey.

Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

The Spinner Shark is common in nearshore waters off beaches, in bays and off river mouths and also occurs offshore in open water.

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