Abercrombie et al_Fi..
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White shark (Carcharodon carcharias)<br />
Distribution: Widely distributed. Most common in temperate regions but <strong>al</strong>so found in tropics.<br />
Habitat: Inshore and offshore. Mostly in coast<strong>al</strong> fisheries, possibly in pelagic fisheries.<br />
Pector<strong>al</strong> fin description<br />
The dors<strong>al</strong> side of the fin is<br />
dark brown or greyish-brown<br />
in color. Black markings at the<br />
apex are only visible on the<br />
ventr<strong>al</strong> surface. The trailing<br />
edge of the fin is often ragged<br />
in appearance. The free rear tip<br />
has a white margin on the<br />
trailing edge of the dors<strong>al</strong><br />
surface.<br />
Similar species: Sc<strong>al</strong>loped hammerhead, blacktip and spinner pector<strong>al</strong> fins <strong>al</strong>so have black<br />
markings concentrated at the apex on the ventr<strong>al</strong> surface. Sc<strong>al</strong>loped hammerheads have much<br />
shorter, broader fins, while blacktip and spinners have a glossy sheen on the dors<strong>al</strong> surface.<br />
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