COPPER SHARK

Carcharhinus brachyurus

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IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT)

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A coastal and offshore shark (Ref. 9997) found along continental margins in most tropical and temperate seas. Occasionally enters large coastal bays and inshore areas (Ref. 6390). Occasionally found near the bottom (Ref. 6808). Migratory in the northern part of its range, moving northward in spring and summer and southward in autumn and winter (Ref. 244). Feeds on pelagic and bottom bony fishes, cephalopods, and small sharks and rays (Ref. 5578). Viviparous (Ref. 50449). Undoubtedly utilized for human consumption where it occurs (Ref. 244). Implicated in shark attacks on people (Ref. 9997).

	Hypopleuron caninum Smith & Radcliffe, 1913
	Bubo virginianus (Gmelin, 1788) Hoot Owl
	Trachinotus goreensis Cuvier, 1832 Longfin pompano
	Diplectrum euryplectrum Jordan & Bollman, 1890 Bighead sand perch
	Scarus persicus Randall & Bruce, 1983 Gulf parrotfish

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