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Silky Shark - Carcharhinus falciformis  Carcharhinus falciformis,Cocos Island,Costa Rica,Geotagged,Shark,Silky shark,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

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The silky shark, also known by numerous names such as blackspot shark, grey whaler shark, olive shark, ridgeback shark, sickle shark, sickle-shaped shark, and sickle silk shark, is a species of requiem shark, in the family Carcharhinidae, named for the smooth texture of its skin. It is one of the most abundant sharks in the pelagic zone, and can be found around the world in tropical waters.

Similar species: Ground Sharks
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Jun 17, 2017. Captured Mar 30, 2015 01:46 in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica.
  • DSC-RX100
  • f/2.0
  • 1/80s
  • ISO125
  • 10.42mm