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
Common depth
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Copper shark
51 in · 50 lb 3 oz
Copper shark
length · weight
Copper shark
Northern Beaches coastal waters
length · weight


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