Dusky Shark [Carcharhinus obscurus]
Description
Dusky sharks are large, muscular sharks that often travel along coasts and around rocky habitats. Divers may see them as smooth, gray silhouettes with a strong presence, cruising steadily and occasionally turning their heads as they track the underwater scene.
Where To See Dusky 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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