Galapagos Shark
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| Mass | 47 kg (Large Adult) |
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| Scientific name | Carcharhinus galapagensis |
| Conservation status | Near Threatened |
| Rank | Species |
| Higher classification | Carcharhinus |
| Did you know | When they are very young, these pups stay in shallow waters away from adult Galapagos sharks, thus avoiding cannibalism (being eaten by other members of their species). |
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| ID | 1463378 |
About Galapagos Shark
The Galapagos shark is a species of requiem shark, in the family Carcharhinidae, found worldwide. This species favors clear reef environments around oceanic islands, where it is often the most abundant shark species.
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