Dusky Whaler (species: Carcharhinus obscurus) in Sydney Marine Life (Gaia Guide)
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Carcharhinus obscurus
Dusky Whaler


©Happy Little Nomad: Aquarium Dusky Whaler (Carcharhinus obscurus) being shadowed by a Cobia

©Richard Ling: Juvenile Dusky Whaler (Carcharhinus obscurus)

©Richard Ling: Juvenile Dusky Whaler (Carcharhinus obscurus), Shelly Beach, Manly, NSW

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Elasmobranchii
Order Carcharhiniformes
Family Carcharhinidae
Genus Carcharhinus
Species Carcharhinus obscurus

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 3.65 cm (Length of specimen)

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

The Dusky or Black Whaler is found in warm seas around the world. Juveniles typically inhabit shallow coastal waters, while adults prefer deeper conditions offshore.

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Danger

  • unspecified - Large specimens should be considered dangerous.