Fishing for Copper shark

Carcharhinus brachyurus

The copper shark is a large, slender-bodied shark known for its bronze coloration. It typically measures 110-130 inches and weighs around 200-300 pounds. Preferring temperate coastal waters, it feeds on fish and cephalopods. Copper sharks are migratory and often found in schools, displaying social behavior during feeding and migration. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

Common depth

8 ft - 8 ft

IUCN Status

Vulnerable

Threat to humans

Traumatogenic

Source: Fishbase

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