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A Silky Shark from Sydney Fish Market

Description

An 80 cm long Silky Shark bought at Sydney Fish Market by Bernard Yau in March 2003.

Photographer:
Sally Reader
Rights:
© Australian Museum
Common name:
Silky Shark
Scientific name:
Carcharhinus falciformis
Family:
Carcharhinidae
Order:
Carcharhiniformes

Last Updated: 1 July 2009

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