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Silky Shark

Silky Shark

Scientific Name :
Carcharhinus falciformis
Average Length Weight :
Maximum length for this species is 3.3 m (10 ft), but most are much smaller. Males mature at 215-230 cm (9-10 years of age) and grow to a lesser size
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Silvertip Shark

Silvertip Shark

Scientific Name :
Carcharhinus albimarginatus
Average Length Weight :
Max length : 300 cm TL male/unsexed; common length : 200 cm NG male/unsexed; max. published weight: 162.2 kg
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Smalltooth Sand Tiger Shark

Scientific Name :
Odontaspis ferox
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Smooth Lantern Shark

Scientific Name :
Etmopterus pussilus
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Spinner Shark

Spinner Shark

Scientific Name :
Carcharhinus brevipinna
Average Length Weight :
Common from 10-50 pounds; sometimes exceeds 100 pounds. World Record is 190 pounds.
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Sponge-Headed Cat Shark

Scientific Name :
Apristurus Spongiceps
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Thresher (Bigeye)

Thresher (Bigeye)

Scientific Name :
Alopias superciliosus
Average Length Weight :
Max length : 488 cm TL male/unsexed; common length : 350 cm TL male/unsexed; max. published weight: 363.8 kg; max. reported age: 20 years
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Thresher (Pelagic)

Thresher (Pelagic)

Scientific Name :
Alopias pelagicus
Average Length Weight :
Max length : 347 cm TL male/unsexed; 383.0 cm TL (female); common length : 276 cm TL male/unsexed; max. reported age: 29 years
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Thresher Shark

Thresher Shark

Scientific Name :
Alopias Vulpinas
Average Length Weight :
Up to 11, but generally under 10'. The tail is so large that it accounts for 33 percent of the shark's total body weight. Average is 250-350 pounds;
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Tiger Shark

Tiger Shark

Scientific Name :
Galeocerdo cuvier
Average Length Weight :
Life Span Up to 50 years Quite a few 1,000-pounders have been taken in the state, and the species probably grows to a ton in weight. World record 1,7
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