Silky shark
Carcharhinus falciformis
ok. 3 mAdult individual
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total length
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- Mass
- up to around 350 kgDorosłe osobniki
Silky shark — size comparison
The silky shark inhabits warm seas, chiefly the upper open ocean. Its name refers to relatively smooth-feeling skin, while falciformis describes sickle-shaped f
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approx. 3 m
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Silky shark — size comparison — facts and sources
The silky shark inhabits warm seas, chiefly the upper open ocean. Its name refers to relatively smooth-feeling skin, while falciformis describes sickle-shaped fins. Its slender build supports prolonged travel after fish.
It hunts tuna, mackerel, squid and crustaceans. Young often gather near floating objects that also attract small fish. Large sharks may occur alone. Associations with schools and surface objects also bring silky sharks within reach of tuna fisheries.