Carcharhinus tjutjot [Carcharhinus tjutjot]
Description
Carcharhinus tjutjot is a smaller reef shark that divers may encounter near coastal habitats and reef structures. Divers often describe it as a quick, curious presence—appearing briefly as it navigates the reef before slipping away into the surrounding water.
Where To See Carcharhinus tjutjot
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Elasmobranchs (Sharks, Rays, Skates)
Elasmobranchii
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| Order |
Requiem Sharks
Carcharhiniformes
|
| Family |
Requiem Sharks
Carcharhinidae
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| Genus |
Carcharhinus
Carcharhinus
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