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    Whalers

    Family Name

    Carcharhinidae

    Size

    70 - 600cm

    Characteristics

    • 2 dorsal fins, the first usually larger than the second

    • First dorsal fin forward of pelvic

    • 5 gill slits

    • 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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