Fishing for Northern river shark

Glyphis garricki

The Northern river shark is a rare species found in tidal rivers and coastal waters of northern Australia and Papua New Guinea. It has a robust body, broad snout, and small eyes. This shark primarily feeds on fish and crustaceans. Typically reaching 8 feet (96 inches) and weighing up to 200 pounds, it is elusive and primarily nocturnal. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Mixed / Freshwater

IUCN Status

Vulnerable

Threat to humans

Traumatogenic

Source: Fishbase

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Northern river shark

36 in · 12 lb

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