Sharks
Sandbar Shark
Carcharhinus plumbeus
SaltwaterCarcharhinidaeVulnerable
About
The Sandbar Shark is a stocky shark with a high first dorsal fin, particularly in juveniles. They are migratory and often found in shallow coastal waters, bays, and estuaries, preferring sandy or muddy bottoms.
- Average size
- 6-8 feet, up to 200 lbs
- Colors
- Gray to brownish-gray dorsally, with a pale or white underside. Fins may have dusky tips.
- Diet
- Bony fishes, crustaceans (crabs, shrimp), and mollusks (squid)
- Region
- Atlantic coast from Massachusetts to Florida, Gulf of Mexico