Brown shark
Carcharhinus plumbeus
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<fishfyi-fish slug="brown-shark"></fishfyi-fish>Overview
Brown shark (Carcharhinus plumbeus) is a marine fish of the family Carcharhinidae (Requiem Sharks), in the order Carcharhiniformes. Maximum recorded length is 300 cm, with a maximum published weight of 118 kg. Its recorded depth range is 0–500 m. Recorded habitats include neritic, coral reefs, estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 300,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 117,93 kg |
| Tiefenbereich | 0-500m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, coral reefs, estuaries
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Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks) |
| Familie | Carcharhinidae (Requiem Sharks) |
| Arten | Carcharhinus plumbeus |
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