| Carcharhinidae (Requiem sharks) |
| 80 cm TL (female); max.weight: 2,950.0 g |
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demersal; marine; depth range 3 - 70 m |
| Western Atlantic: Panama to southern Brazil and Uruguay (Ref. 58839). |
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| Inhabits shallow coastal waters, on sandy and muddy bottoms, and not normally found in lagoons and estuaries (Ref. 244). Feeds on small bony fishes, including sardines and anchovies, also shrimp and squid (Ref. 244). Viviparous, with 1 to 4 young in a litter; size at birth 33 to 34 cm (Ref. 244). Its flesh is highly appreciated and is marketed dried salted. |
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Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 01 July 2019 (A2bd) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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On the southeast coast of the country, juveniles are found occasionally encircled with plastic debris rings around gill or mouth (Ref. 46534). |
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