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Daggernose Shark

Isogomphodon oxyrhynchus

Classification

The daggernose shark (Carcharhinus oxyrhynchus) is a little-known species of requiem shark, in the family Carcharhinidae. It inhabits shallow tropical waters off northeastern South America, from Trinidad to northern Brazil, favoring muddy habitats such as mangroves, estuaries, and river mouths, though it is intolerant of fresh water. A relatively small shark typically reaching 1.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Brazil · 5