Smalltail Shark [Carcharhinus porosus]
Description
Divers may see the Smalltail Shark as a streamlined predator that frequents reefs and coastal habitats. It often shows up as a calm, deliberate swimmer—less flashy than some species, but unmistakably present when it cruises close to the reef.
Where To See Smalltail Shark
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Elasmobranchs (Sharks, Rays, Skates)
Elasmobranchii
|
| Order |
Requiem Sharks
Carcharhiniformes
|
| Family |
Requiem Sharks
Carcharhinidae
|
| Genus |
Carcharhinus
Carcharhinus
|
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