Growth parameters for Carcharhinus obscurus
 
Maximum Length 420cm TL
n = 7
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.
Lm vs Linf graph [n = 3]
M vs K graph [n = 2]
M vs Linf graph [n = 2]
Longevity vs 3/K graph [n = 2]
ø = 3.72
L inf = 373.0 cm FL
K = 0.0
Median record no. 4
32086Ref. 32086
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
t0
(years)
Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
336.5 FL 0.045 M 237.0 3.71 Australia South-western Western Australia No No
349.0 FL 0.039 -7.04 F 0.11 24.0 3.68 USA Cape Cod to Florida E. coast Yes No
354.0 FL 0.043 F 15.0 235.0 3.73 Australia South-western Western Australia No No
373.0 FL 0.038 -6.28 M 24.0 3.72 USA Cape Cod to Florida E. coast Yes No
374.0 FL 0.037 -3.30 F 18.0 254.0 3.71 Australia Western Australian No No
383.3 TL 0.075 0.11 4.04 Australia Australia No No
459.0 TL 0.034 -5.99 12.0 3.86 USA Northeast coast Yes No
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