Fish > Sharks & Rays
OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Leopard SharkScientific Name: Triakis semifasciataCategory: FishSubcategory: Sharks & RaysSize: Total length: 4.0–5.5 ft (1.2–1.7 m); Females larger than males; exceptionally up to 6.5 ft (2.0 m)Weight: 25–45 lb (11–20 kg);...
Fish > Sharks & Rays
OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Smalltooth SawfishScientific Name: Pristis pectinataCategory: FishSubcategory: Sharks & RaysSize: Total length: 13–18 ft (4.0–5.5 m); exceptionally up to 20 ft (6.0 m); Rostrum accounts for ~25% of total lengthWeight: 400–800 lb...
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OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Cownose RayScientific Name: Rhinoptera bonasusCategory: FishSubcategory: Sharks & RaysSize: Disc width: 30–45 in (75–115 cm); Total length including whip-like tail: up to 6.5 ft (2.0 m)Weight: 30–50 lb (14–23 kg); exceptionally up...
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OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Lemon SharkScientific Name: Negaprion brevirostrisCategory: FishSubcategory: Sharks & RaysSize: Total adult length: 8.0–10.5 ft (2.4–3.2 m); exceptionally reaching 11.2 ft (3.4 m)Weight: 200–400 lb (90–180 kg); maximum recorded...
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OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Blue-spotted Ribbontail RayScientific Name: Taeniura lymmaCategory: FishSubcategory: Sharks & RaysSize: Disc width: 10–14 in (25–35 cm); Total length: 28–36 in (70–90 cm)Weight: 4.0–11.0 lb (1.8–5.0 kg)Lifespan: 10–15 years in wild...
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OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Zebra SharkScientific Name: Stegostoma tigrinumCategory: FishSubcategory: Sharks & RaysSize: Total body length: 6.5–8.2 ft (2.0–2.5 m); Tail fin comprises nearly half its total length; Maximum recorded: 11.5 ft (3.5 m)Weight: 45–65...
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OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Epaulette SharkScientific Name: Hemiscyllium ocellatumCategory: FishSubcategory: Sharks & RaysSize: Total body length: 28–36 in (70–90 cm); Maximum recorded: 42 in (107 cm)Weight: 2.5–4.5 lb (1.1–2.0 kg)Lifespan: 20–25+ years in...
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OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Reef Manta RayScientific Name: Mobula alfrediCategory: FishSubcategory: Sharks & RaysSize: Disc width (wingspan): 10–14.8 ft (3.0–4.5 m); Maximum recorded: up to 18 ft (5.5 m)Weight: 1,500–2,800 lb (700–1,300 kg)Lifespan: 40–50+...
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OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Nurse SharkScientific Name: Ginglymostoma cirratumCategory: FishSubcategory: Sharks & RaysSize: Total length: 7.5–9.8 ft (2.3–3.0 m); Maximum recorded: up to 14 ft (4.3 m)Weight: 165–280 lb (75–127 kg); large mature females can...
Fish > Sharks & Rays
OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Blacktip Reef SharkScientific Name: Carcharhinus melanopterusCategory: FishSubcategory: Sharks & RaysSize: Total body length: 4.5–5.5 ft (1.4–1.6 m); rarely exceeds 6 ft (1.8 m)Weight: 30–55 lb (14–25 kg)Lifespan: 12–15 years in...
