Marine Life

Spottail shark

Dhon miyaru

Carcharhinus sorrah

Carcharhinus sorrah is not seen very often in the Maldives, but individuals have occasionally been caught in or near the atolls while handlining at night. This species appears to live near the bottom, and its noticeably pale colouration may provide camouflage on sandy bottoms.

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size: Max. about 1.6 m or more
color: Pale grey. Black spot on lower caudal lobe, also on second dorsal and pectoral tips. A conspicuous white band on flank.
order: Carcharhiniformes
family: Carcharhinidae
image url: https://assets.explore.mv/fishes/carcharhinus-sorrah.png
habitat and biology: This species is commonly seen in shallow and sometimes deep waters, often near coral reefs, as deep as 140 m. It feeds on small fish and cephalopods, and is viviparous, with a yolk-sac placenta; usually producing 3 to 6 young per litter.
distinctive characters: The snout is moderately long and pointed, and the upper teeth are serrated, triangular, and angled posteriorly. The anterior nasal flaps have a short, slender, and narrow lobe, and the second dorsal fin is low with a long free margin, with the length of its base being more than twice its height. Additionally, there is a ridge between the two dorsal fins.