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Sandbar Shark

Carcharhinus plumbeus

About the sandbar shark

Occasional visitor to Canary waters, prefers sandy coastal areas.

What to look for

  • Very high first dorsal fin
  • Heavy body
  • Brown-gray color
  • Ridge between dorsal fins
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