Whalers
Family Name
Carcharhinidae
Size
70 - 600cm
Characteristics
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2 dorsal fins, the first usually larger than the second
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First dorsal fin forward of pelvic
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5 gill slits
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Mouth ventral
Threats
Many whaler species are potentially threatened by increased fishing pressure, both as target species and by incidental capture
Did you know?
All whalers give birth to live young
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