Nervous Shark [Carcharhinus cautus]
Description
Divers may notice the Nervous Shark as a cautious, alert presence near reefs and coastal waters. It often keeps a measured distance, making it a “look, then it’s gone” kind of encounter—yet its sleek form and dark-tipped fins are distinctive when it turns toward the current.
Where To See Nervous 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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