Fishing for Bignose Shark

Carcharhinus altimus

The Bignose Shark is a robust, deep-water predator found in tropical and subtropical oceans. It typically reaches lengths of 8-10 feet and weighs around 200-300 pounds. Characterized by its distinctive large snout, it preys on fish and cephalopods. This elusive shark is known for its solitary behavior and prefers depths of 300-1,000 feet. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Near threatened

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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