Whitecheek Shark [Carcharhinus dussumieri]
Description
Divers may spot this streamlined shark cruising just offshore, often with a calm, steady glide through the water column. Its pale “white cheek” area and sleek body make it stand out when it approaches at a relaxed pace, usually without the dramatic behavior seen in larger predators.
Where To See Whitecheek Shark
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
|
| Genus |
Carcharhinus
Carcharhinus
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