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Silky shark

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This shark inhabits tropical and subtropical waters. It looks similar to the blacktip shark, dusky shark and the sandbar shark, however, it can be distinguished by its small dorsal fin with a rounded tip.

Scientific name Carcharhinus falciformis
English name Silky shark

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