Abercrombie et al_Fi..
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Sandbar shark (Carcharhinus plumbeus)<br />
Distribution: Widely distributed in warm temperate to tropic<strong>al</strong> regions.<br />
Habitat: Inshore. Mostly taken in coast<strong>al</strong> and estuarine fisheries.<br />
Pector<strong>al</strong> fin description<br />
The dors<strong>al</strong> surface is light brown<br />
or greyish-brown with a rough<br />
texture and large, visu<strong>al</strong>ly obvious<br />
denticles, some of which resemble<br />
s<strong>al</strong>t grains. Markings on the ventr<strong>al</strong><br />
surface are absent or consist of a<br />
faint dusky area at the apex and<br />
<strong>al</strong>ong the trailing edge. Free rear<br />
tip is short and narrow at the apex.<br />
Sandbar shark<br />
Similar species: Caribbean reef, bull, dusky and silky pector<strong>al</strong><br />
fins are similar in color and shape but have more obvious<br />
dusky markings on the ventr<strong>al</strong> surface, especi<strong>al</strong>ly at the apex.<br />
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