The silky shark is a sleek, pelagic predator known for its smooth, metallic appearance. It inhabits warm, open oceans and primarily feeds on bony fish and cephalopods. Typically reaching lengths of 96 inches and weighing up to 400 pounds, it exhibits social behavior, often forming schools. Agile and fast, it is an adept hunter in its vast oceanic habitat. This summary is AI generated
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Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch Silky shark.