Bignose Shark [Carcharhinus altimus]
Description
As its name suggests, the Bignose Shark has a noticeably broad, rounded snout that gives it a striking face. Divers sometimes encounter it on deeper reef slopes or along drop-offs, where it glides with controlled, deliberate movements rather than sudden bursts.
Where To See Bignose Shark
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Elasmobranchs (Sharks, Rays, Skates)
Elasmobranchii
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| Order |
Requiem Sharks
Carcharhiniformes
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| Family |
Requiem Sharks
Carcharhinidae
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| Genus |
Carcharhinus
Carcharhinus
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