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Common Names
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Galapagos shark,grey reef whaler |
Scientific Order
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Carcharhiniformes |
Scientific Family
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Carcharhinidae(Requiem Sharks) |
Scientific Name
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Carcharhinus galapagensis |
Usuall Colour
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Charcoal, white below. |
Size(cm)
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370 |
Usual Distribution
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Shallow. inshore to moderately deep near oceanic islands.
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Info
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Aggressive and dangerous, when exited it attracts other sharks to the area. Known to have killed at least one person. |
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