Fishing for Silky shark

Carcharhinus falciformis
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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

mcdonald.archie, Fishbrain angler since 2023

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Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Vulnerable

Threat to humans

Traumatogenic

Source: Fishbase

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