Shark chrome

A streamlined shark speeds through the water with its chrome-like skin tone.

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Albert Kang

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Where did you see this Shark?
Could be a Sand Tiger Shark - Carcharias taurus Posted 8 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  This one was at the Rhenen Zoo in the Netherlands. Posted 8 years ago
2. 1. Albert Kang
    
    Lion
    
    Thanks for the info.
    From the pointed snout/nose, its likely a Sand Tiger Shark. Posted 8 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      Thanks a lot! Posted 8 years ago

The Sand tiger shark

The sand tiger shark , grey nurse shark, spotted ragged tooth shark, or blue-nurse sand tiger is a species of shark that inhabits coastal waters worldwide. It lives close to the shorelines and sandy beaches of North America, hence the name sand tiger shark. It also dwells in the waters of Japan, Australia, and South Africa. Despite its fearsome appearance and strong swimming ability, it is a relatively placid and slow-moving shark. This species has a sharp, pointy head, and a bulky body. The sand.. more

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Similar species: Mackerel Sharks

Species identified by Ferdy Christant

By Ferdy Christant

Uploaded Jul 8, 2011. Captured Jul 8, 2011 08:23.

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