Abercrombie et al_Fi..
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Sand tiger shark (Carcharias taurus)<br />
Distribution: Widely distributed in warm temperate regions (absent in the North Pacific).<br />
Habitat: Coast<strong>al</strong> and estuarine. Mostly taken in coast<strong>al</strong> fisheries.<br />
Pector<strong>al</strong> fin description<br />
Dors<strong>al</strong> surface is light brown<br />
to golden brown in color. No<br />
markings on ventr<strong>al</strong> surface.<br />
Sm<strong>al</strong>l denticles with a coarse,<br />
sandpaper-like texture. Short<br />
and broad from leading edge<br />
to trailing edge, rounded at<br />
apex and <strong>al</strong>ong trailing edge.<br />
Broad, rounded free rear tip.<br />
Sand tiger shark<br />
Similar species: Nurse shark pector<strong>al</strong> fins are similar in shape and color, but have large dark and<br />
white denticles visible on both dors<strong>al</strong> and ventr<strong>al</strong> surfaces and a smoother texture than sand tiger<br />
shark pector<strong>al</strong> fins.<br />
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