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Australian Sharpnose Shark (Rhizoprionodon taylori)
FishverifiedLeast Concern

Rhizoprionodon taylori

(Ogilby, 1915)

Australian Sharpnose Shark

Also known as: Taylor's Shark

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About
Habitat

Pelagic-oceanic

Depth

0–300 m

Max size

69.1 cm

Diet

Hunting macrofauna (predator)

Lifespan

7 yrs

Taxonomy
Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Carcharhiniformes

Family

Carcharhinidae

Where to find it
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