Bronze Whaler [Carcharhinus brachyurus]
Description
Divers may spot the Bronze Whaler cruising along drop-offs and reef edges, often with a smooth, purposeful glide. Its bronze-to-gray body and broad, rounded snout make it stand out, and it’s commonly seen in small groups or as a lone hunter patrolling the water column.
Where To See Bronze Whaler
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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