How big is the Spinner Shark?

Spinner Shark (Carcharhinus brevipinna) reaches 55–200 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Spinner Shark?

Spinner Shark is found between 1–60 m deep.

Where can you find the Spinner Shark?

Found in: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, Eastern Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

Spinner Shark (Carcharhinus brevipinna)

Key facts

Scientific name: Carcharhinus brevipinna
Common name: Spinner Shark
Category: Fish
Family: Carcharhinidae
Genus: Carcharhinus
Size: 55–200 cm
Depth: 1–60 m
IUCN status: Vulnerable (VU)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: sandy-bottom, coral-reef, open-water
Behaviours: pelagic, fast-swimmer, schooling
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, Eastern Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Macaronesia, Mediterranean

Description

Slender coastal shark (55-200 cm) blue-grey with white belly. Pectoral and dorsal fins with black tips distinctly marked. Shallow coastal habitat (1-60 m) Atlantic, Pacific, Indian Ocean. Fast swimmer forming dense coastal schools. Small fish predator. Conservation: vulnerable, overfishing. Diving: common coastally, spectacular schooling behaviour.

Photo of Spinner Shark

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Spinner Shark?: Spinner Shark (Carcharhinus brevipinna) reaches 55–200 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Spinner Shark?: Spinner Shark is found between 1–60 m deep.
Is the Spinner Shark dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Spinner Shark?: IUCN status: Vulnerable (VU).
Where can you find the Spinner Shark?: Found in: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, Eastern Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

Other species in the genus Carcharhinus

Other species in the family Carcharhinidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 105788)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2417983)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia