| Other names: |
Thickskin Shark; Brown Shark; Ground Shark; Northern Whaler. |
| To humans: |
Considered dangerous |
| Distinctive markings: |
Wide flat head; husky round gray or brown body; white under belly; big dorsal fin with dark tip (also tip of tail fin dark). |
| Size: |
6.5 feet (2m) to 8 feet (2.4m); 100 pounds (45kg) to 200 pounds (90kg). |
| What they eat: |
Sharks; goatfish; mullet; flounder; skates; grouper (likes fresh fish); octopus; squid; crustaceans; crabs; eels; flatfish. |
| Where they live: |
Tropical water; temperate waters; frequent just beyond breakers in shallow water; sandy bottoms; reefs; moderate depths off shore; estuaries; large bays; annually migrates. |
| Teeth: |
Saw-like; very sharp. |
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Human attack ranking: #18
According to the International Shark Attack Files the sandbar shark has been attributed with a total of 7 recorded attacks since 1580 with no deaths. |
